Kenosha, WI Cost of Living


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Kenosha cost of living score
90.8
Less expensive
9.2% lower
than the US average
1.0% higher
than the Wisconsin average
Kenosha, Wisconsin gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 90.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 9.2% lower than the U.S. average and 1.0% lower than the average for Wisconsin.

Kenosha, WI

Housing costs in Kenosha?
A typical home costs $209,900, which is 37.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 14.0% less expensive than the average Wisconsin home, at $244,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Kenosha costs $1,170 per month, which is 18.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 12.0% more than the state average of $1,030.

Can I afford Kenosha?
To live comfortably in Kenosha, Wisconsin, a minimum annual income of $40,320 for a family, and $36,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Kenosha?
Kenosha delivers up one of Wisconsin's more attractive options for affordable living found somewhere within its Kenosha County featuring plenty of features without overly burdening pocketbooks too heavily. Median home values come in around $167K and rental rates usually land close by approximately two thirds that amount each month depending upon desired amenities - much lower compared to some other nearby locations like Racine or Burlington that are situated deeper down south. Grocery stores also remain almost equal with US figures thanks largely to local taxes & regulations while sales tax totals out to 5.5%.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesKenoshaWisconsinUnited States
  90.889.9100.0
  9594.7100
  100.498.9100.0
  67.679.3100.0
  $209,900$244,100$338,100
  101.2%99.0%100.0%
  86.786.9100.0
  116.5106.6100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
Reviews for Kenosha
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Over 11 years ago

Although the climate here is not as severe as some may think, it probably is a main reason that more people do not live here. I guess that may not be such a bad thing.   More

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Over 13 years ago

Having grown up in Southern California, the midwest is just too cold! Looking to retire in  More

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East of interstate crime is rising every year due to both cities south and north people are moving here making it GETTO! west ofinterstate still farm land and good  More

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