What is the cost of living in Kimberly, WI?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Kimberly has an overall cost of living index of 91, which is 0.9x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Wisconsin, Kimberly has a cost of living index that's 0.9x lower than Wisconsin's index of 98.
The standard of living in Kimberly ranks as #21 most affordable out of the 146 places we measured in Wisconsin. By definition, that implies Kimberly ranks as the #125 most expensive place in the Badger State.
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Kimberly Cost Of Living Vs. Wisconsin
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Kimberly. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Kimberly is 96.
The Groceries index in Kimberly is 97.
The Health index in Kimberly is 80.
The Housing index in Kimberly is 97.
The Transportation index in Kimberly is 101.
The Utilities index in Kimberly is 99.
| Living Expense | Kimberly | Wisconsin | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 96 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 97 | 100 | 100 |
| Health | 80 | 91 | 100 |
| Housing | 97 | 99 | 100 |
| Transportation | 101 | 102 | 100 |
| Utilities | 99 | 100 | 100 |
Kimberly Cost Of Living Compared To Wisconsin Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Kimberly, 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 Kimberly is $281,681.
The Median Rent in Kimberly is $1,161.
The Median Income in Kimberly is $70,451.
The Home Value To Income in Kimberly is 4.0x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Kimberly is 0.2x.
Kimberly, WI Costs By Category
Detailed Kimberly Services costs vs. Wisconsin
Detailed Kimberly Groceries costs vs. Wisconsin
Detailed Kimberly Health costs vs. Wisconsin
Detailed Kimberly Transportation costs vs. Wisconsin
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Kimberly
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Kimberly. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Appleton, WI has a cost of living index of 94, 1.0x Kimberly.
Neenah, WI has a cost of living index of 94, 1.0x Kimberly.
De Pere, WI has a cost of living index of 98, 1.1x Kimberly.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Kimberly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appleton, WI | 75,023 | 94 | 1.0x |
| Neenah, WI | 27,336 | 94 | 1.0x |
| De Pere, WI | 25,301 | 98 | 1.1x |
| Menasha, WI | 18,273 | 89 | 1.0x |
| Kaukauna, WI | 17,706 | 95 | 1.0x |
| Ashwaubenon, WI | 17,314 | 98 | 1.1x |
| Little Chute, WI | 11,754 | 96 | 1.1x |
| Hobart, WI | 10,610 | 109 | 1.2x |
