Plain, WI Cost of Living


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Plain cost of living score
85.3
Less expensive
14.7% lower
than the US average
5.1% lower
than the Wisconsin average
Plain, Wisconsin gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 85.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 14.7% lower than the U.S. average and 5.1% higher than the average for Wisconsin.

Plain, WI

Housing costs in Plain?
A typical home costs $211,500, which is 37.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 13.4% less expensive than the average Wisconsin home, at $244,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Plain costs $970 per month, which is 32.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 6.2% cheaper than the state average of $1,030.

Can I afford Plain?
To live comfortably in Plain, Wisconsin, a minimum annual income of $40,680 for a family, and $32,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Plain?
The cost of living in Plain, WI is relatively low compared to other areas of the country. The average cost of living index for the area is just under 87, compared to the national average of 100. This makes it a great place to live and work and allows people to stretch their dollars further. The housing prices are especially favorable with median home prices at around $200,000 - half the national average - and rent averaging around $750 per month. Additionally, groceries are very affordable and utilities tend to be inexpensive as well. All of these factors make Plain, WI an attractive place for anyone looking for an affordable place to live with a low cost of living.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPlainWisconsinUnited States
  85.389.9100.0
  93.694.7100
  92.898.9100.0
  63.279.3100.0
  $211,500$244,100$338,100
  95.8%99.0%100.0%
  82.486.9100.0
  108.2106.6100.0

   100=National Average

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