Marinette, WI County is a small county located in the state of Wisconsin. It is home to a variety of companies and industries that provide goods and services to residents in the area. Popular local businesses include retail stores, restaurants, medical providers, auto repair shops and banks. The cost of living in Marinette County is significantly lower than in the United States as a whole. The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment is $830 compared to $1,430 throughout the country. The Grocery Cost Index in Marinette County is 91 compared to 100 in the US - indicating groceries are cheaper in this area than elsewhere. Despite its relatively small size, Marinette County still offers plenty of opportunities for employment, recreation and leisure activities such as fishing on Lake Michigan or visiting local museums and galleries.
Marinette County has an unemployment rate of 5.6%. The US average is 6.0%.
Marinette County has seen the job market decrease by -2.6% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 20.4%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.
Tax Rates for Marinette County
- The Sales Tax Rate for Marinette County is 5.5%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Marinette County 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 Marinette County
- The average income of a Marinette County resident is $31,059 a year. The US average is $37,638 a year.
- The Median household income of a Marinette County resident is $55,694 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.