West Salem, WI Cost of Living


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West Salem cost of living score
89.5
Less expensive
10.5% lower
than the US average
0.4% lower
than the Wisconsin average
West Salem, Wisconsin gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 89.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 10.5% lower than the U.S. average and 0.4% higher than the average for Wisconsin.

West Salem, WI

Housing costs in West Salem?
A typical home costs $279,900, which is 17.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 14.7% more expensive than the average Wisconsin home, at $244,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in West Salem costs $1,110 per month, which is 22.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 7.2% more than the state average of $1,030.

Can I afford West Salem?
To live comfortably in West Salem, Wisconsin, a minimum annual income of $53,640 for a family, and $34,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about West Salem?
West Salem, WI is a great place to live due to its low cost of living. The median home price in West Salem is just $140,000, well below the national average of around $200,000. Rent prices are also very competitive, with an average one-bedroom apartment renting for just under $700 per month. Additionally, the cost of groceries and other necessities tend to be lower than in many other Wisconsin cities. All of these factors make West Salem an attractive option for those looking for affordable housing options in Wisconsin.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesWest SalemWisconsinUnited States
  89.589.9100.0
  96.194.7100
  110.798.9100.0
  91.579.3100.0
  $279,900$244,100$338,100
  94.2%99.0%100.0%
  78.486.9100.0
  130.9106.6100.0

   100=National Average

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