Cost of Living in Bellevue, WI

Population 16,255 · Wisconsin · Data vintage 2023

86
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Bellevue is a smaller Wisconsin community of around 16000 residents, where median household incomes of $80,750 and housing costs ($268,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape. An unemployment rate of 2.5% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Geographically, Bellevue is part of the immediate Green Bay metro area. Median home values run roughly 40% higher than Green Bay's $192,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 88
Rent 82

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

About the Cost of Living in Bellevue

The median home value in Bellevue is $267,700 — 12% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,083/month, 18% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $80,750/year is 8% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.5%, 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, Bellevue has a cost of living index of 86 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 14% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$267,700
12% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$384,762
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,083/mo
18% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
20.6x
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 63.7%
Renter-occupied 36.3%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,083
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,697/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
19.2 min
29% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
10.2%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
83.2%
Carpooled
5.3%
Walked
0.4%
Work from home
10.2%

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
$80,750
8% above avg
Per Capita Income
$43,077
Unemployment Rate
2.5%
47% below avg
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Labor Force Participation
69.9%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 22.5%
Graduate degree 6.4%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 40.9
Male median age 39.3
Female median age 42

🌤 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 Bellevue, WI?

Bellevue has a cost index of 86 (100 = national average). It is 14% below the national average.

What is average rent in Bellevue, WI?

The median gross rent in Bellevue is $1,083 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Bellevue?

The median home value in Bellevue is $267,700 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Bellevue?

The median household income in Bellevue is $80,750 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Bellevue, WI?

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

Is Bellevue, WI affordable?

Yes, Bellevue is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 86 — about 14% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Bellevue?

Bellevue 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.

Bellevue at a Glance

Population
16,255
Median Income
$80,750
Home Value
$267,700
Median Rent
$1,083/mo
Unemployment
2.5%
Avg High Temp
54.7°F
Sales Tax
5.4%
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