Cost of Living in Baldwin, WI
Population 4,313 · Wisconsin · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives Baldwin a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $252,000. An unemployment rate of 0.3% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.
Located 35 miles east of St. Paul, Baldwin falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 10% lower than St. Paul's $280,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Baldwin
The median home value in Baldwin is $252,000 — 17% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,212/month, 8% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $76,675/year is 3% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 0.3%, 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%. Overall, Baldwin has a cost of living index of 86 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 14% less expensive.
Baldwin has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🏫 Schools
NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Baldwin, WI?
Baldwin has a cost index of 86 (100 = national average). It is 14% below the national average.
What is average rent in Baldwin, WI?
The median gross rent in Baldwin is $1,212 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Baldwin?
The median home value in Baldwin is $252,000 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Baldwin?
The median household income in Baldwin is $76,675 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Baldwin, WI?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Baldwin is 5.4%. The Wisconsin state income tax top rate is 7.7%.
Is Baldwin, WI affordable?
Yes, Baldwin is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 86 — about 14% below the US national average of 100.
Baldwin at a Glance
- Population
- 4,313
- Median Income
- $76,675
- Home Value
- $252,000
- Median Rent
- $1,212/mo
- Unemployment
- 0.3%
- Sales Tax
- 5.4%
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