What is the cost of living in Menomonie, WI?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Menomonie has an overall cost of living index of 96, which is 1.0x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Wisconsin, Menomonie has a cost of living index that's 1.0x lower than Wisconsin's index of 98.
The standard of living in Menomonie ranks as #59 most affordable out of the 146 places we measured in Wisconsin. By definition, that implies Menomonie ranks as the #87 most expensive place in the Badger State.
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Menomonie Cost Of Living Vs. Wisconsin
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Menomonie. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Menomonie is 99.
The Groceries index in Menomonie is 98.
The Health index in Menomonie is 83.
The Housing index in Menomonie is 102.
The Transportation index in Menomonie is 100.
The Utilities index in Menomonie is 101.
| Living Expense | Menomonie | Wisconsin | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 100 | 100 |
| Health | 83 | 91 | 100 |
| Housing | 102 | 99 | 100 |
| Transportation | 100 | 102 | 100 |
| Utilities | 101 | 100 | 100 |
Menomonie Cost Of Living Compared To Wisconsin Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Menomonie, 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 Menomonie is $298,133.
The Median Rent in Menomonie is $970.
The Median Income in Menomonie is $56,889.
The Home Value To Income in Menomonie is 5.2x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Menomonie is 0.2x.
Menomonie, WI Costs By Category
Detailed Menomonie Services costs vs. Wisconsin
Detailed Menomonie Groceries costs vs. Wisconsin
Detailed Menomonie Health costs vs. Wisconsin
Detailed Menomonie Transportation costs vs. Wisconsin
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Menomonie
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Menomonie. 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, 1.2x Menomonie.
Cottage Grove, MN has a cost of living index of 115, 1.2x Menomonie.
Hastings, MN has a cost of living index of 105, 1.1x Menomonie.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Menomonie |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbury, MN | 78,305 | 120 | 1.2x |
| Cottage Grove, MN | 40,992 | 115 | 1.2x |
| Hastings, MN | 22,117 | 105 | 1.1x |
| Stillwater, MN | 19,355 | 113 | 1.2x |
| River Falls, WI | 16,719 | 103 | 1.1x |
| Hudson, WI | 14,959 | 112 | 1.2x |
| Lake Elmo, MN | 13,140 | 132 | 1.4x |
| New Richmond, WI | 10,539 | 102 | 1.1x |
| Altoona, WI | 8,878 | 99 | 1.0x |
| Lake Hallie, WI | 7,285 | 102 | 1.1x |
