Cost of Living in Ashwaubenon, WI

Population 16,931 · Wisconsin · Data vintage 2023

77
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Ashwaubenon is a smaller Wisconsin community of around 17000 residents, where median household incomes of $71,180 and housing costs ($245,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape.

Ashwaubenon sits roughly 6 miles southwest of Green Bay — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 28% higher than Green Bay's $192,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 80
Rent 72

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Ashwaubenon

The median home value in Ashwaubenon is $245,100 — 20% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $945/month, 28% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $71,180/year is 5% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average of 4.8%. Wisconsin's top state income tax rate is 7.7% and the combined sales tax is 5.4%. The climate averages highs of 54.7°F and lows of 36.7°F, with about 55.6" of annual snowfall. Overall, Ashwaubenon has a cost of living index of 77 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 23% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$245,100
20% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$332,254
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$945/mo
28% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
21.6x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
1.7%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$712
1 BR
$781
2 BR
$997
3 BR
$1,290
4 BR
$1,448
Owner-occupied 58.1%
Renter-occupied 41.9%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$945
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,559/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
17.3 min
36% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
13.5%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
78.8%
Carpooled
4.6%
Public transit
0.5%
Walked
1.9%
Bicycle
0.3%
Work from home
13.5%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 7.7%
Total Sales Tax 5.4%
State rate 5.0%
Avg local rate 0.4%
Property Tax 1.7%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$71,180
5% below avg
Per Capita Income
$44,298
Unemployment Rate
3.1%
35% below avg
Poverty Rate
12.5%
Labor Force Participation
65.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 24.7%
Graduate degree 13.4%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 42.5
Male median age 41.6
Female median age 42.6

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
54.7°F
Avg Low
36.7°F
Annual Precip
31.6"
Annual Snowfall
55.6"
10° 30° 50° 70° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 262940546777817972584431
Low °F 111324354656605850402918
Precip" 1.391.201.963.003.354.103.623.393.202.671.981.75
Snow" 14.312.08.14.70.00.00.00.00.00.33.113.1

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 44 — Good
59.2%
Good air days/yr
179
Max AQI recorded
258
PM2.5 days
107
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Ashwaubenon, WI?

Ashwaubenon has a cost index of 77 (100 = national average). It is 23% below the national average.

What is average rent in Ashwaubenon, WI?

The median gross rent in Ashwaubenon is $945 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Ashwaubenon?

The median home value in Ashwaubenon is $245,100 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Ashwaubenon?

The median household income in Ashwaubenon is $71,180 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Ashwaubenon, WI?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Ashwaubenon is 5.4%. The Wisconsin state income tax top rate is 7.7%.

Is Ashwaubenon, WI affordable?

Yes, Ashwaubenon is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 77 — about 23% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Ashwaubenon?

Ashwaubenon has average high temperatures of 54.7°F and average lows of 36.7°F. Annual precipitation is 31.6". Average annual snowfall is 55.6". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Ashwaubenon at a Glance

Population
16,931
Median Income
$71,180
Home Value
$245,100
Median Rent
$945/mo
Unemployment
3.1%
Avg High Temp
54.7°F
Sales Tax
5.4%
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