Sun Prairie, WI Cost Of Living
Sun Prairie's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
In Wisconsin
In America
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 107 which is 1.1x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to only Wisconsin, Sun Prairie has a cost of living index that's 1.1x higher than Wisconsin's index of 96.
The standard of living in Sun Prairie ranks as #3,874 most affordable out of the 6,522 places we measured in Wisconsin. By definition, that implies Sun Prairie ranks as the #2,532 most expensive place in the Badger State.
Sun Prairie Cost Of Living Vs. Wisconsin
| Living Expense | Sun Prairie | Wisconsin | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 107 | 96 | 100 | |
| Services | 106 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 106 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 123 | 113 | 100 | |
| Housing | 109 | 88 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 104 | 100 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 100 | 97 | 100 | |
Sun Prairie, WI Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Wisconsin, so we broke down the statistics around housing costs into more detail. It's also important to consider median household incomes to make apples-to-apples comparisons across locations.
Home and income come data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2014-2018.
Median Home Value
Median Rent
Median Income
| Statistic | Sun Prairie | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $239,200 | $180,600 | $217,500 |
| Median Rent | $1,087 | $856 | $1,062 |
| Median Income | $77,139 | $61,747 | $62,843 |
| Home Value To Income | 3.1x | 2.9x | 3.5x |
| Rent To Monthly Income | 0.17x | 0.17x | 0.2x |
Detailed Sun Prairie Services Costs Vs. Wisconsin
| Item | Sun Prairie | Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Shampoo | $1.02 | $1.01 |
| Movie | $11.47 | $10.72 |
| Bowling | $22.33 | $13.86 |
Detailed Sun Prairie Groceries Costs Vs. Wisconsin
| Item | Sun Prairie | Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Beef | $3.79 | $3.9 |
| Fried Chicken | $1.62 | $1.4 |
| Milk | $2.16 | $1.96 |
Detailed Sun Prairie Health Costs Vs. Wisconsin
| Item | Sun Prairie | Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $17.67 | $17.49 |
| Beauty Salon | $39.67 | $38.17 |
| Toothpaste | $2.32 | $2.32 |
Detailed Sun Prairie Transportation Costs Vs. Wisconsin
| Item | Sun Prairie | Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Potatoes | $2.82 | $3.18 |
| Pizza | $9.83 | $10.39 |
| Beer | $8.24 | $9.23 |
| Optometrist | $61.0 | $106.34 |
| Doctor | $196.0 | $115.25 |
| Dentist | $112.33 | $98.38 |
Detailed Sun Prairie Utilities Costs Vs. Wisconsin
| Item | Sun Prairie | Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline | $2.67 | $2.59 |
| Tire Balancing | $52.67 | $48.9 |
| All Electricity | $172.59 | $167.6 |
| Phone | $175.83 | $163.42 |
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Sun Prairie
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Sun Prairie |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison, WI | 254,977 | 108 | 1.0x |
| Fitchburg, WI | 29,450 | 114 | 1.1x |
| Middleton, WI | 19,487 | 116 | 1.1x |
| Waunakee, WI | 13,730 | 118 | 1.1x |
| Stoughton, WI | 13,097 | 103 | 1.0x |
| Oregon, WI | 10,353 | 107 | 1.0x |
| DeForest, WI | 10,179 | 106 | 1.0x |
| McFarland, WI | 8,650 | 111 | 1.0x |
| Monona, WI | 8,122 | 108 | 1.0x |
| Cottage Grove, WI | 7,020 | 113 | 1.1x |
