What is the cost of living in Greendale, WI?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Greendale has an overall cost of living index of 104, which is 1.0x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Wisconsin, Greendale has a cost of living index that's 1.1x higher than Wisconsin's index of 98.
The standard of living in Greendale ranks as #101 most affordable out of the 146 places we measured in Wisconsin. By definition, that implies Greendale ranks as the #45 most expensive place in the Badger State.
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Greendale Cost Of Living Vs. Wisconsin
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Greendale. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Greendale is 100.
The Groceries index in Greendale is 100.
The Health index in Greendale is 119.
The Housing index in Greendale is 96.
The Transportation index in Greendale is 100.
The Utilities index in Greendale is 99.
| Living Expense | Greendale | Wisconsin | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Health | 119 | 91 | 100 |
| Housing | 96 | 99 | 100 |
| Transportation | 100 | 102 | 100 |
| Utilities | 99 | 100 | 100 |
Greendale Cost Of Living Compared To Wisconsin Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Greendale, WI Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Wisconsin, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2020-2024. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Greendale is $383,282.
The Median Rent in Greendale is $1,252.
The Median Income in Greendale is $94,769.
The Home Value To Income in Greendale is 4.0x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Greendale is 0.16x.
Greendale, WI Costs By Category
Detailed Greendale Services costs vs. Wisconsin
Detailed Greendale Groceries costs vs. Wisconsin
Detailed Greendale Health costs vs. Wisconsin
Detailed Greendale Transportation costs vs. Wisconsin
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Greendale
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Greendale. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
West Allis, WI has a cost of living index of 92, 0.9x Greendale.
Wauwatosa, WI has a cost of living index of 110, 1.1x Greendale.
Brookfield, WI has a cost of living index of 120, 1.2x Greendale.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Greendale |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Allis, WI | 59,612 | 92 | 0.9x |
| Wauwatosa, WI | 48,529 | 110 | 1.1x |
| Brookfield, WI | 41,273 | 120 | 1.2x |
| New Berlin, WI | 40,270 | 111 | 1.1x |
| Menomonee Falls, WI | 39,539 | 111 | 1.1x |
| Greenfield, WI | 37,345 | 100 | 1.0x |
| Oak Creek, WI | 37,325 | 105 | 1.0x |
| Franklin, WI | 35,886 | 110 | 1.1x |
| Muskego, WI | 25,406 | 116 | 1.1x |
| Mequon, WI | 25,270 | 128 | 1.2x |
