Port Washington, WI Cost of Living


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Port Washington cost of living score
107.2
More expensive
7.2% higher
than the US average
19.2% higher
than the Wisconsin average
Port Washington, Wisconsin gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 107.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 7.2% higher than the U.S. average and 19.2% higher than the average for Wisconsin.

Port Washington, WI

Housing costs in Port Washington?
A typical home costs $273,800, which is 19.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 12.2% more expensive than the average Wisconsin home, at $244,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Port Washington costs $1,090 per month, which is 23.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 5.5% more than the state average of $1,030.

Can I afford Port Washington?
To live comfortably in Port Washington, Wisconsin, a minimum annual income of $52,560 for a family, and $36,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Port Washington?
Port Washington, WI is an affordable place to live. On average, the cost of living in Port Washington is slightly lower than the average cost of living in Wisconsin. Housing costs are especially favorable, with a median home price of around $170,000 and an average rent of around $900 per month. Utilities costs are also reasonable, coming in at an average of just under $150 per month for a single person household. Overall, this makes Port Washington an attractive option for those looking for an affordable place to live.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPort WashingtonWisconsinUnited States
  107.289.9100.0
  96.794.7100
  99.598.9100.0
  86.579.3100.0
  $273,800$244,100$338,100
  98.3%99.0%100.0%
  95.086.9100.0
  136.0106.6100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 11 years ago

Port is an hidden gem on the north side of Milwaukee. Downtown that is being revitalized, beautiful lakefront setting and you can walk  More

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gorgous spring and fall, but too damn cold and long winters, humid  More

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