Oshkosh, WI Cost of Living


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Oshkosh cost of living score
81.5
Less expensive
18.5% lower
than the US average
9.3% lower
than the Wisconsin average
Oshkosh, Wisconsin gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 81.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 18.5% lower than the U.S. average and 9.3% higher than the average for Wisconsin.

Oshkosh, WI

Housing costs in Oshkosh?
A typical home costs $206,900, which is 38.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 15.2% less expensive than the average Wisconsin home, at $244,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Oshkosh costs $950 per month, which is 33.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 8.4% cheaper than the state average of $1,030.

Can I afford Oshkosh?
To live comfortably in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, a minimum annual income of $39,600 for a family, and $29,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Oshkosh?
Oshkosh is a city located along Lake Winnebago in Wisconsin with a population estimated at 66 thousand people. It is known for its wide variety of outdoor activities, diverse selection of restaurants, and numerous festivals and events held throughout the year. The overall cost of living here is below the US average due to low housing costs and low taxes making it an economical place for both families and singles alike.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesOshkoshWisconsinUnited States
  81.589.9100.0
  94.894.7100
  95.498.9100.0
  54.679.3100.0
  $206,900$244,100$338,100
  94.2%99.0%100.0%
  71.986.9100.0
  122.3106.6100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Oshkosh may be alright if you were born here and never left the city limits. I was born and raised here and moved to Chicago. Stay away if you’re looking for gourmet  More

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Over 10 years ago

Oshkosh Wisconsin is an overlooked gem in the midwest. Cost of living is relitively low compaired to national averages and provides good schools, full access to medical  More

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Over 14 years ago

If you can't handle wearing a winter coat, you are missing the best part of Oshkosh. Oshkosh is not for everyone and probably not for you if you have a weak liver. A  More

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