Cost of Living in Dane County, WI

Modeled annual cost: $49,743.

Median family income: $122,020.

Affordability Snapshot

WI County Median

$45,266

State Rank

5thMost expensive counties in WI out of 72See Wisconsin county rankings

Median Income

$122,020

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Housing is the biggest expense in Dane County, WI.

$12,960 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$49,743

Per year

  • Housing:$12,960
  • Transport:$12,322
  • Taxes:$9,724
  • Other Costs:$5,464
  • Food:$4,639
  • Healthcare:$4,635
  • Childcare:$0

* Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

Cheaper counties in Wisconsin

1Richland County, WI
$42,699
2Vernon County, WI
$43,296
3Green Lake County, WI
$43,327
4Crawford County, WI
$43,329
5Adams County, WI
$43,362

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