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Bern, Wisconsin is a small rural town located in the heart of Washington County. It's a great place to live with plenty of natural beauty and local businesses. With two bedroom rent at just $830 and a grocery cost index that is only 92, Bern offers an affordable lifestyle for its residents. Local businesses in the area include The Village Inn, Loucks Pharmacy, Rosenow Dairy Farms, and Ebert Lumber Company. Overall living costs in Bern are significantly lower than the US average making it a great place to live for those on a budget or those looking for an affordable lifestyle.

Bern has an unemployment rate of 3.8%. The US average is 6.0%.

Bern has seen the job market increase by 2.3% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 35.2%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Bern
- The Sales Tax Rate for Bern is 5.5%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Bern is 6.3%. The US average is 4.6%.
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Income and Salaries for Bern
- The average income of a Bern resident is $21,235 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Bern resident is $57,083 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyBern, WisconsinUnited States
  3.86
  -3.2%-6.2%
  35.2%33.5%
  5.5%6.2%
  6.3%4.6%
  $19,828$37,638
  $57,083$69,021
  $63,333$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  23.9%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  6.6%6.8%
  30.5%10.0%
  1.3%2.5%
  5.8%11.0%
  3.1%4.8%
  0.4%0.8%
  0.4%1.9%
  8.0%4.7%
  0.0%1.9%
  2.2%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  0.0%4.2%
  2.2%9.3%
  6.2%14.0%
  0.9%2.1%
  4.0%7.0%
  2.2%4.8%
  2.2%4.7%
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