West Salem, WI Cost Of Living
West Salem's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
In Wisconsin
In America
What is the cost of living in West Salem, WI?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, West Salem has an overall cost of living index of 99 which is 1.0x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to only Wisconsin, West Salem has a cost of living index that's 1.0x higher than Wisconsin's index of 97.
The standard of living in West Salem ranks as #3,027 most affordable out of the 6,418 places we measured in Wisconsin. By definition, that implies West Salem ranks as the #3,392 most expensive place in the Badger State.
West Salem Cost Of Living Vs. Wisconsin
| Living Expense | West Salem | Wisconsin | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 97 | 100 | |
| Services | 100 | 97 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 96 | 100 | 100 | |
| Health | 113 | 111 | 100 | |
| Housing | 90 | 87 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 104 | 95 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 107 | 98 | 100 | |
West Salem, 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 | West Salem | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $190,400 | $189,200 | $229,800 |
| Median Rent | $892 | $872 | $1,096 |
| Median Income | $66,027 | $63,293 | $64,994 |
| Home Value To Income | 2.9x | 3.0x | 3.5x |
| Rent To Monthly Income | 0.16x | 0.17x | 0.2x |
Detailed West Salem Services Costs Vs. Wisconsin
| Item | West Salem | Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Shampoo | $1.15 | $1.06 |
| Movie | $8.13 | $10.68 |
| Bowling | $14.67 | $14.67 |
Detailed West Salem Groceries Costs Vs. Wisconsin
| Item | West Salem | Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Beef | $3.82 | $4.22 |
| Fried Chicken | $1.73 | $1.39 |
| Milk | $1.75 | $2.05 |
Detailed West Salem Health Costs Vs. Wisconsin
| Item | West Salem | Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $18.29 | $18.62 |
| Beauty Salon | $36.11 | $39.05 |
| Toothpaste | $2.71 | $2.34 |
Detailed West Salem Transportation Costs Vs. Wisconsin
| Item | West Salem | Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Potatoes | $2.42 | $3.29 |
| Pizza | $12.22 | $10.62 |
| Beer | $8.33 | $9.38 |
| Optometrist | $117.84 | $108.57 |
| Doctor | $170.77 | $116.17 |
| Dentist | $96.35 | $99.13 |
Detailed West Salem Utilities Costs Vs. Wisconsin
| Item | West Salem | Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline | $2.16 | $2.22 |
| Tire Balancing | $56.15 | $50.07 |
| All Electricity | $187.42 | $167.67 |
| Phone | $179.44 | $175.64 |
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around West Salem
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. West Salem |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Crosse, WI | 51,543 | 91 | 0.9x |
| Winona, MN | 26,772 | 94 | 0.9x |
| Onalaska, WI | 18,814 | 98 | 1.0x |
| Holmen, WI | 10,023 | 100 | 1.0x |
| Sparta, WI | 9,751 | 85 | 0.9x |
| Tomah, WI | 9,342 | 87 | 0.9x |
| La Crescent, MN | 5,135 | 96 | 1.0x |
