Whitefish Bay, WI Cost Of Living
Whitefish Bay's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
In Wisconsin
In America
What is the cost of living in Whitefish Bay, WI?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Whitefish Bay has an overall cost of living index of 120 which is 1.2x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to only Wisconsin, Whitefish Bay has a cost of living index that's 1.2x higher than Wisconsin's index of 97.
The standard of living in Whitefish Bay ranks as #4,800 most affordable out of the 6,418 places we measured in Wisconsin. By definition, that implies Whitefish Bay ranks as the #1,619 most expensive place in the Badger State.
Whitefish Bay Cost Of Living Vs. Wisconsin
| Living Expense | Whitefish Bay | Wisconsin | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 120 | 97 | 100 | |
| Services | 96 | 97 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 94 | 100 | 100 | |
| Health | 111 | 111 | 100 | |
| Housing | 171 | 87 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 93 | 95 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 97 | 98 | 100 | |
Whitefish Bay, 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 | Whitefish Bay | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $393,300 | $189,200 | $229,800 |
| Median Rent | $1,199 | $872 | $1,096 |
| Median Income | $129,331 | $63,293 | $64,994 |
| Home Value To Income | 3.0x | 3.0x | 3.5x |
| Rent To Monthly Income | 0.11x | 0.17x | 0.2x |
Detailed Whitefish Bay Services Costs Vs. Wisconsin
| Item | Whitefish Bay | Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Shampoo | $1.09 | $1.06 |
| Movie | $11.14 | $10.68 |
| Bowling | $16.27 | $14.67 |
Detailed Whitefish Bay Groceries Costs Vs. Wisconsin
| Item | Whitefish Bay | Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Beef | $4.05 | $4.22 |
| Fried Chicken | $1.22 | $1.39 |
| Milk | $1.98 | $2.05 |
Detailed Whitefish Bay Health Costs Vs. Wisconsin
| Item | Whitefish Bay | Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $22.22 | $18.62 |
| Beauty Salon | $41.93 | $39.05 |
| Toothpaste | $2.24 | $2.34 |
Detailed Whitefish Bay Transportation Costs Vs. Wisconsin
| Item | Whitefish Bay | Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Potatoes | $2.49 | $3.29 |
| Pizza | $10.35 | $10.62 |
| Beer | $7.84 | $9.38 |
| Optometrist | $60.0 | $108.57 |
| Doctor | $175.4 | $116.17 |
| Dentist | $101.1 | $99.13 |
Detailed Whitefish Bay Utilities Costs Vs. Wisconsin
| Item | Whitefish Bay | Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline | $2.01 | $2.22 |
| Tire Balancing | $47.04 | $50.07 |
| All Electricity | $159.26 | $167.67 |
| Phone | $178.69 | $175.64 |
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Whitefish Bay
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Whitefish Bay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee, WI | 592,649 | 89 | 0.7x |
| Wauwatosa, WI | 48,143 | 102 | 0.8x |
| New Berlin, WI | 39,794 | 103 | 0.9x |
| Brookfield, WI | 38,626 | 112 | 0.9x |
| Menomonee Falls, WI | 37,611 | 103 | 0.9x |
| Franklin, WI | 36,013 | 104 | 0.9x |
| Mequon, WI | 24,357 | 119 | 1.0x |
| Shorewood, WI | 13,248 | 111 | 0.9x |
| Glendale, WI | 12,890 | 101 | 0.8x |
| Brown Deer, WI | 11,987 | 93 | 0.8x |
