Green Bay, WI Economy


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Green Bay, Wisconsin is a great place to live, especially for those looking for an economical lifestyle. The average 2 bedroom rent in Green Bay is $930, which is significantly lower than the US national average of $1,430. Additionally, grocery cost index in Green Bay is 93 compared to 100 in US as per the latest estimates. Along with affordable housing and groceries, Green Bay residents enjoy local amenities such as Lambeau Field, Neville Public Museum and Resch Center Complex. It also offers employment opportunities at notable companies like Schneider National Incorporation and Shopko Stores Operating Co LLC. With its pleasant environment and numerous entertainment options for all ages, Green Bay makes an ideal home for many people.

Green Bay has an unemployment rate of 4.9%. The US average is 6.0%.

Green Bay has seen the job market decrease by -3.4% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 34.0%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Green Bay
- The Sales Tax Rate for Green Bay is 5.5%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Green Bay 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 Green Bay
- The average income of a Green Bay resident is $29,822 a year. The US average is $37,638 a year.
- The Median household income of a Green Bay resident is $55,221 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyGreen Bay, WisconsinUnited States
  4.96
  -3.4%-6.2%
  34.0%33.5%
  5.5%6.2%
  6.3%4.6%
  $29,822$37,638
  $55,221$69,021
  $69,275$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  1.1%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  5.1%6.8%
  18.9%10.0%
  3.0%2.5%
  11.4%11.0%
  4.9%4.8%
  0.4%0.8%
  1.6%1.9%
  5.4%4.7%
  0.8%1.9%
  4.4%7.6%
  0.2%0.1%
  4.2%4.2%
  6.5%9.3%
  12.3%14.0%
  2.6%2.1%
  9.3%7.0%
  4.9%4.8%
  2.9%4.7%
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We moved here when I was a child some 40+ years ago. I left to go to school, returned for a job, left for another job out of state, returned to help family, left state  More

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Over 5 years ago

Grew up here. There's not as much to do as in a large city, but it's safe fun place full of nice people.  More

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I've been living here since 2014 since moving from California and I've noticed that while there are some cool people here, most are rude and out of that group some are  More

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