Sun Prairie, WI Cost Of Living

The latest cost of living statistics for Sun Prairie. Includes statistics on rent, mortgages, healthcare, and other costs for Sun Prairie compared to the state and national averages.

Cost of living in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin

Cost of living in Sun Prairie research summary. The cost of living index is set to 100 for the average place in the United States. A cost of living index above 100 means Sun Prairie is expensive. An index value below 100 means the city is a relatively cheap place to live.

On a city-by-city basis in Wisconsin, home prices and rent have the biggest impact on the cost of living. Here are the key takeaways based on Saturday Night Science:

111 Cost of living index 1.1x higher vs US
#120 Cheapest in Wisconsin (of 146)
#3,622 Cheapest in the U.S. (of 6,489)
$436,613 Median home value
$1,419 Median rent
$90,942 Median income
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What is the cost of living in Sun Prairie, WI?

According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Sun Prairie has an overall cost of living index of 111, which is 1.1x higher than the national index of 100.

Compared to Wisconsin, Sun Prairie has a cost of living index that's 1.1x higher than Wisconsin's index of 98.

The standard of living in Sun Prairie ranks as #120 most affordable out of the 146 places we measured in Wisconsin. By definition, that implies Sun Prairie ranks as the #26 most expensive place in the Badger State.

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Sun Prairie Cost Of Living Vs. Wisconsin

Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Sun Prairie. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:

  • The Services index in Sun Prairie is 99.

  • The Groceries index in Sun Prairie is 100.

  • The Health index in Sun Prairie is 134.

  • The Housing index in Sun Prairie is 99.

  • The Transportation index in Sun Prairie is 102.

  • The Utilities index in Sun Prairie is 99.

Living Expense Sun Prairie Wisconsin National Average
Overall 111 98 100
Services 99 98 100
Groceries 100 100 100
Health 134 91 100
Housing 99 99 100
Transportation 102 102 100
Utilities 99 100 100

Sun Prairie Cost Of Living Compared To Wisconsin Averages

Services
Sun Prairie 99
Wisconsin avg 98
Groceries
Sun Prairie 100
Wisconsin avg 100
Health
Sun Prairie 134
Wisconsin avg 91
Housing
Sun Prairie 99
Wisconsin avg 99
Transportation
Sun Prairie 102
Wisconsin avg 102
Utilities
Sun Prairie 99
Wisconsin avg 100

Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.

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Source: Cost-of-living index 2026, normalized to US average = 100

Sun Prairie, WI Housing Cost Breakdown

$436,613Median Home Value
$1,419Median Rent
$90,942Median Income

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 Sun Prairie is $436,613.

  • The Median Rent in Sun Prairie is $1,419.

  • The Median Income in Sun Prairie is $90,942.

  • The Home Value To Income in Sun Prairie is 4.8x.

  • The Rent To Monthly Income in Sun Prairie is 0.19x.

Statistic Sun Prairie Wisconsin United States
Median Home Value $436,613 $330,171 $332,700
Median Rent $1,419 $1,087 $1,413
Median Income $90,942 $77,485 $80,734
Home Value To Income 4.8x 4.3x 4.1x
Rent To Monthly Income 0.19x 0.17x 0.21x

Sun Prairie, WI Costs By Category

Detailed Sun Prairie Services costs vs. Wisconsin
Item Sun Prairie Wisconsin
Shampoo $1.22 $1.28
Movie $12.47 $12.13
Bowling $27.76 $18
Haircut $24.26 $24.26
Beauty Salon $66.46 $45.56
Detailed Sun Prairie Groceries costs vs. Wisconsin
Item Sun Prairie Wisconsin
Ground Beef $6.27 $5.84
Fried Chicken $1.45 $1.57
Milk $4.79 $4.67
Potatoes $4.2 $4.93
Pizza $10.96 $12.09
Beer $8.82 $10.41
Toothpaste $3.76 $3.7
Detailed Sun Prairie Health costs vs. Wisconsin
Item Sun Prairie Wisconsin
Optometrist $70.37 $125.68
Doctor $222.85 $135.78
Dentist $122.45 $113.29
Detailed Sun Prairie Transportation costs vs. Wisconsin
Item Sun Prairie Wisconsin
Gasoline $3.39 $3.46
Tire Balancing $65.66 $59.92
Detailed Sun Prairie Utilities costs vs. Wisconsin
Item Sun Prairie Wisconsin
All Electricity $226.9 $193.99
Phone $185.25 $192.25

Sun Prairie SnackAbility

9.5Overall SnackAbility
Jobs 9/10
Housing 8.5/10
Affordability 8/10
Diversity 8/10
Safety 8/10
Amenities 9/10
Education 9/10
Commute 8/10

Cost Of Living In Cities Around Sun Prairie

The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Sun Prairie. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:

  • Madison, WI has a cost of living index of 110, 1.0x Sun Prairie.

  • Fitchburg, WI has a cost of living index of 117, 1.1x Sun Prairie.

  • Middleton, WI has a cost of living index of 120, 1.1x Sun Prairie.

City Population Cost Of Living Vs. Sun Prairie
Madison, WI 278,001 110 1.0x
Fitchburg, WI 32,619 117 1.1x
Middleton, WI 22,301 120 1.1x
Waunakee, WI 15,687 121 1.1x
Stoughton, WI 13,033 103 0.9x
Oregon, WI 11,547 111 1.0x
DeForest, WI 11,501 107 1.0x
McFarland, WI 9,160 109 1.0x
Monona, WI 8,527 112 1.0x
Cottage Grove, WI 8,513 113 1.0x