Zip 53530 (Darlington, WI) Cost of Living


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United States / Wisconsin / No Metro Area / Lafayette County / Darlington / Darlington (zip 53530)

Darlington cost of living score
77.4
Less expensive
22.6% lower
than the US average
13.9% lower
than the Wisconsin average
Darlington (zip 53530), Wisconsin gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 77.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 22.6% lower than the U.S. average and 13.9% higher than the average for Wisconsin.

Zip 53530 (Darlington, WI)

Housing costs in Darlington?
A typical home costs $148,500, which is 56.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 39.2% less expensive than the average Wisconsin home, at $244,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Darlington 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 Darlington?
To live comfortably in Darlington (zip 53530), Wisconsin, a minimum annual income of $28,440 for a family, and $27,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Darlington?
The cost of living in 53530 Darlington, WI is relatively low compared to many other parts of the country. According to Best Places, the cost of living index for the area is 81.5 out of 100, which indicates that items are generally more affordable here than they are in most places. Housing costs are especially reasonable, with median home prices about 17% lower than the national average. Other cost of living factors like utilities and groceries are also toward the lower end of the spectrum, making this a great place for people looking to stretch their money further.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesDarlingtonWisconsinUnited States
  77.489.9100.0
  91.894.7100
  100.298.9100.0
  41.079.3100.0
  $148,500$244,100$338,100
  97.0%99.0%100.0%
  80.186.9100.0
  91.1106.6100.0

   100=National Average

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