Mequon, WI Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Mequon, Wisconsin?
$7,650 / month
for a family, 41.7% more expensive than the national average A total of $91,800 for the year for a family.
$4,300 / month
for a single person, 9.8% less expensive than the national average A total of $51,600 for the year for a single person.

Mequon cost of living score
107.2
More expensive
7.2% higher
than the US average
19.2% higher
than the Wisconsin average
Mequon, 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.

Mequon, WI

Housing costs in Mequon?
A typical home costs $478,800, which is 41.6% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 96.1% more expensive than the average Wisconsin home, at $244,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Mequon costs $1,550 per month, which is 8.4% more than the national average of $1,430 and 33.5% more than the state average of $1,030.

Can I afford Mequon?
To live comfortably in Mequon, Wisconsin, a minimum annual income of $91,800 for a family, and $51,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Mequon?
Mequon, WI has a relatively low cost of living. According to BestPlaces, the overall cost of living index in Mequon is 22% lower than the national average. This is due to several factors including housing costs which are on average 16% lower than the national average and utilities which are 15% lower. Grocery prices in Mequon are about 6% higher than the national average but transportation costs are about 5% lower than the national average. The combination of these factors makes Mequon an attractive city for those looking for an affordable place to live.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesMequonWisconsinUnited States
    Unlock89.9100.0
  102.2  Unlock100.0
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  163.6  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$244,100$338,100
  100.2  Unlock100.0
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  136.6  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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