Janesville, WI Cost of Living


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Janesville cost of living score
82.8
Less expensive
17.2% lower
than the US average
7.9% lower
than the Wisconsin average
Janesville, Wisconsin gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 82.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 17.2% lower than the U.S. average and 7.9% higher than the average for Wisconsin.

Janesville, WI

Housing costs in Janesville?
A typical home costs $227,300, which is 32.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 6.9% less expensive than the average Wisconsin home, at $244,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Janesville costs $1,040 per month, which is 27.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and close to the state average of $1,030.

Can I afford Janesville?
To live comfortably in Janesville, Wisconsin, a minimum annual income of $43,560 for a family, and $31,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Janesville?
Janesville, WI is a great place to live due to its low cost of living. According to data, the median house value in Janesville is $227,300—significantly lower than the US average of $338,100. The Cost of Living Index for Janesville is 84.6 compared to the US average of 100; this indicates that it is 15.4% cheaper to live in Janesville than in the rest of the country. With a lower cost of housing and other expenses, Janesville offers an attractive option for those seeking a more affordable lifestyle.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesJanesvilleWisconsinUnited States
  82.889.9100.0
  92.894.7100
  97.298.9100.0
  69.179.3100.0
  $227,300$244,100$338,100
  97.5%99.0%100.0%
  80.386.9100.0
  102.6106.6100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Beautiful City - on an Ice Age Trail. I moved here during the Covid thing so it is hard to tell how friendly people are. The government seems closed - encouraged by  More

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My Wife and I have lived here for the last 2 years. Janesville is the pit of Hell. Nothing to do here, especially during the winter time. Closest places are 45 min to  More

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Janesville has pros and cons to living here depending on what is important to you. Janesville has a cheap cost of living and liberal-below average schools. Since you can  More

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