Cost of Living in Washington County, WI

Modeled annual cost: $49,328.

Median family income: $112,723.

Affordability Snapshot

WI County Median

$45,266

State Rank

6thMost expensive counties in WI out of 72See Wisconsin county rankings

Median Income

$112,723

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Washington County, WI.

$13,675 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$49,328

Per year

  • Transport:$13,675
  • Housing:$11,487
  • Taxes:$9,617
  • Healthcare:$5,403
  • Other Costs:$4,888
  • Food:$4,258
  • 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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