What is the cost of living in Howard, WI?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Howard has an overall cost of living index of 103, which is 1.0x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Wisconsin, Howard has a cost of living index that's 1.1x higher than Wisconsin's index of 98.
The standard of living in Howard ranks as #97 most affordable out of the 146 places we measured in Wisconsin. By definition, that implies Howard ranks as the #49 most expensive place in the Badger State.
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Howard Cost Of Living Vs. Wisconsin
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Howard. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Howard is 97.
The Groceries index in Howard is 96.
The Health index in Howard is 116.
The Housing index in Howard is 100.
The Transportation index in Howard is 100.
The Utilities index in Howard is 94.
| Living Expense | Howard | Wisconsin | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 97 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 96 | 100 | 100 |
| Health | 116 | 91 | 100 |
| Housing | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Transportation | 100 | 102 | 100 |
| Utilities | 94 | 100 | 100 |
Howard Cost Of Living Compared To Wisconsin Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Howard, 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 Howard is $391,192.
The Median Rent in Howard is $1,102.
The Median Income in Howard is $85,477.
The Home Value To Income in Howard is 4.6x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Howard is 0.15x.
Howard, WI Costs By Category
Detailed Howard Services costs vs. Wisconsin
Detailed Howard Groceries costs vs. Wisconsin
Detailed Howard Health costs vs. Wisconsin
Detailed Howard Transportation costs vs. Wisconsin
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Howard
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Howard. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Green Bay, WI has a cost of living index of 90, 0.9x Howard.
De Pere, WI has a cost of living index of 98, 1.0x Howard.
Ashwaubenon, WI has a cost of living index of 98, 1.0x Howard.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Howard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bay, WI | 106,253 | 90 | 0.9x |
| De Pere, WI | 25,301 | 98 | 1.0x |
| Ashwaubenon, WI | 17,314 | 98 | 1.0x |
| Bellevue, WI | 16,442 | 98 | 1.0x |
| Allouez, WI | 13,975 | 96 | 0.9x |
| Suamico, WI | 12,985 | 111 | 1.1x |
| Hobart, WI | 10,610 | 109 | 1.1x |
