Baraboo, WI Economy


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\nBaraboo, Wisconsin is an affordable city to live in. Rent for a two bedroom apartment in Baraboo averages at $1,160 per month which is significantly lower than the US average of $1,430. The same goes for grocery costs, with Baraboo’s index coming in at 94 compared to 100 in the US. This means that residents living in Baraboo can find a range of companies offering lower rent and groceries costs than most other cities across the country. Some notable companies include Koval's Property Management, Inc., Stevens Point Properties, Inc., and Adams Street Apartments & Suites LLC. All of these companies offer competitive pricing for rental space and groceries, making it easy for local residents to live comfortably while saving money.

Baraboo has an unemployment rate of 5.6%. The US average is 6.0%.

Baraboo has seen the job market increase by 1.0% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 33.3%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Baraboo
- The Sales Tax Rate for Baraboo is 5.5%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Baraboo is 6.3%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Baraboo
- The average income of a Baraboo resident is $23,059 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Baraboo resident is $60,427 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyBaraboo, WisconsinUnited States
  5.66
  -7.8%-6.2%
  33.3%33.5%
  5.5%6.2%
  6.3%4.6%
  $33,546$37,638
  $60,427$69,021
  $80,784$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.0%1.2%
  1.3%0.5%
  3.8%6.8%
  14.5%10.0%
  3.1%2.5%
  14.2%11.0%
  3.6%4.8%
  0.3%0.8%
  1.4%1.9%
  3.2%4.7%
  1.7%1.9%
  5.7%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  1.3%4.2%
  6.8%9.3%
  14.6%14.0%
  3.1%2.1%
  15.3%7.0%
  1.0%4.8%
  5.1%4.7%
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Overall I think Baraboo is a great place. The economy hasn't been all that great lately, but there are good jobs in the area. This is extremely true if you have a good  More

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Over 14 years ago

We moved here several years ago and have never regretted it. Progressive government, good schools and churches. Near enougn to Madison and yet far enough away to be  More

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Over 15 years ago

It seems in Baraboo,WI the cost keeps going up, but the jobs or pay  More

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