Shawano, WI Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Shawano, Wisconsin?
$2,820 / month
for a family, 47.8% less expensive than the national average A total of $33,840 for the year for a family.
$2,200 / month
for a single person, 53.8% less expensive than the national average A total of $26,400 for the year for a single person.

Shawano cost of living score
77.8
Less expensive
22.2% lower
than the US average
13.5% lower
than the Wisconsin average
Shawano, Wisconsin gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 77.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 22.2% lower than the U.S. average and 13.5% higher than the average for Wisconsin.

Shawano, WI

Housing costs in Shawano?
A typical home costs $176,400, which is 47.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 27.7% less expensive than the average Wisconsin home, at $244,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Shawano costs $840 per month, which is 41.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 22.6% cheaper than the state average of $1,030.

Can I afford Shawano?
To live comfortably in Shawano, Wisconsin, a minimum annual income of $33,840 for a family, and $26,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Shawano?
The cost of living in Shawano, WI is relatively low compared to the national average. According to Sperling's Best Places, the overall cost of living index in Shawano is 83.5 while the national average is 100. Housing costs, specifically, are very reasonable with a median home price of $139,400 and monthly rent for a one bedroom apartment averaging around $560. Other basic expenses like food and transportation also remain low due to the town's smaller size and easy access to nearby larger cities.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesShawanoWisconsinUnited States
    Unlock89.9100.0
  91.2  Unlock100.0
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  49.6  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$244,100$338,100
  104.9  Unlock100.0
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  95.0  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Shawano, Wisconsin is between the Wolf River and Shawano Lake. There's plenty to do here all year! If you like fishing, swimming, hunting, boating, biking, or just about  More

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Over 14 years ago

Good retirement town not much in the way of industry. Summer Activities include Fishing, Boating and Jet Skiing, Fall activities include hunting and fishing and winter  More

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When I lived in Shawano I developed a slogan there. "Come to Shawano on vacation, leave on probation" I put it on bumper stickers and sold a ton of them. Shawano  More

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