What is the cost of living in Hudson, WI?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Hudson has an overall cost of living index of 112, which is 1.1x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Wisconsin, Hudson has a cost of living index that's 1.1x higher than Wisconsin's index of 98.
The standard of living in Hudson ranks as #125 most affordable out of the 146 places we measured in Wisconsin. By definition, that implies Hudson ranks as the #21 most expensive place in the Badger State.
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Hudson Cost Of Living Vs. Wisconsin
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Hudson. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Hudson is 97.
The Groceries index in Hudson is 97.
The Health index in Hudson is 140.
The Housing index in Hudson is 99.
The Transportation index in Hudson is 101.
The Utilities index in Hudson is 104.
| Living Expense | Hudson | Wisconsin | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 112 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 97 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 97 | 100 | 100 |
| Health | 140 | 91 | 100 |
| Housing | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Transportation | 101 | 102 | 100 |
| Utilities | 104 | 100 | 100 |
Hudson Cost Of Living Compared To Wisconsin Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Hudson, 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 Hudson is $496,564.
The Median Rent in Hudson is $1,359.
The Median Income in Hudson is $93,937.
The Home Value To Income in Hudson is 5.3x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Hudson is 0.17x.
Hudson, WI Costs By Category
Detailed Hudson Services costs vs. Wisconsin
Detailed Hudson Groceries costs vs. Wisconsin
Detailed Hudson Health costs vs. Wisconsin
Detailed Hudson Transportation costs vs. Wisconsin
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Hudson
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Hudson. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Woodbury, MN has a cost of living index of 120, 1.1x Hudson.
Cottage Grove, MN has a cost of living index of 115, 1.0x Hudson.
South St. Paul, MN has a cost of living index of 100, 0.9x Hudson.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Hudson |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbury, MN | 78,305 | 120 | 1.1x |
| Cottage Grove, MN | 40,992 | 115 | 1.0x |
| South St. Paul, MN | 20,611 | 100 | 0.9x |
| Stillwater, MN | 19,355 | 113 | 1.0x |
| River Falls, WI | 16,719 | 103 | 0.9x |
| Hugo, MN | 16,340 | 115 | 1.0x |
| Lake Elmo, MN | 13,140 | 132 | 1.2x |
| Vadnais Heights, MN | 12,838 | 109 | 1.0x |
| New Richmond, WI | 10,539 | 102 | 0.9x |
| Mahtomedi, MN | 8,133 | 126 | 1.1x |
