Polk, WI Cost of Living


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Polk cost of living score
99
Less expensive
1.0% lower
than the US average
10.1% higher
than the Wisconsin average
Polk, Wisconsin gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 99, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 1.0% lower than the U.S. average and 10.1% lower than the average for Wisconsin.

Polk, WI

Housing costs in Polk?
A typical home costs $418,900, which is 23.9% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 71.6% more expensive than the average Wisconsin home, at $244,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Polk costs $1,150 per month, which is 19.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 10.4% more than the state average of $1,030.

Can I afford Polk?
To live comfortably in Polk, Wisconsin, a minimum annual income of $80,280 for a family, and $38,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Polk?
The cost of living in Polk, WI is relatively low compared to other parts of the country. The median home value is $159,400 which is lower than the national average. The median rent is also lower than the national median at $1,174 per month. Taxes are slightly higher than other Midwest states at 8.7%, but overall a family can make a comfortable living in Polk for less money than they would elsewhere. Groceries, utilities and transportation costs are all fairly low too, making it even easier to maintain a budget-friendly lifestyle in this small town.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPolkWisconsinUnited States
  99.089.9100.0
  99.294.7100
  100.098.9100.0
  135.079.3100.0
  $418,900$244,100$338,100
  102.4%99.0%100.0%
  86.686.9100.0
  133.0106.6100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 17 years ago

I have been living in POLK, WI for about 4 years... Awesome community. Close enough to larger cities (West Bend < 15 minutes) (Milwaukee ~ 30 minutes) and the commute  More

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