What is the cost of living in Sheboygan, WI?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Sheboygan has an overall cost of living index of 91, which is 0.9x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Wisconsin, Sheboygan has a cost of living index that's 0.9x lower than Wisconsin's index of 98.
The standard of living in Sheboygan ranks as #21 most affordable out of the 146 places we measured in Wisconsin. By definition, that implies Sheboygan ranks as the #125 most expensive place in the Badger State.
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Sheboygan Cost Of Living Vs. Wisconsin
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Sheboygan. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Sheboygan is 100.
The Groceries index in Sheboygan is 94.
The Health index in Sheboygan is 69.
The Housing index in Sheboygan is 100.
The Transportation index in Sheboygan is 100.
The Utilities index in Sheboygan is 96.
| Living Expense | Sheboygan | Wisconsin | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 94 | 100 | 100 |
| Health | 69 | 91 | 100 |
| Housing | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Transportation | 100 | 102 | 100 |
| Utilities | 96 | 100 | 100 |
Sheboygan Cost Of Living Compared To Wisconsin Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Sheboygan, 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 Sheboygan is $257,466.
The Median Rent in Sheboygan is $924.
The Median Income in Sheboygan is $62,927.
The Home Value To Income in Sheboygan is 4.1x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Sheboygan is 0.18x.
Sheboygan, WI Costs By Category
Detailed Sheboygan Services costs vs. Wisconsin
Detailed Sheboygan Groceries costs vs. Wisconsin
Detailed Sheboygan Health costs vs. Wisconsin
Detailed Sheboygan Transportation costs vs. Wisconsin
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Sheboygan
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Sheboygan. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Wauwatosa, WI has a cost of living index of 110, 1.2x Sheboygan.
Menomonee Falls, WI has a cost of living index of 111, 1.2x Sheboygan.
Mequon, WI has a cost of living index of 128, 1.4x Sheboygan.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Sheboygan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wauwatosa, WI | 48,529 | 110 | 1.2x |
| Menomonee Falls, WI | 39,539 | 111 | 1.2x |
| Mequon, WI | 25,270 | 128 | 1.4x |
| Whitefish Bay, WI | 14,665 | 127 | 1.4x |
| Cedarburg, WI | 12,605 | 116 | 1.3x |
| Grafton, WI | 12,445 | 108 | 1.2x |
| Richfield, WI | 11,755 | 116 | 1.3x |
| Plymouth, WI | 8,890 | 94 | 1.0x |
| Sheboygan Falls, WI | 8,547 | 91 | 1.0x |
| Jackson, WI | 8,003 | 101 | 1.1x |
