Cost of Living in Bloomfield, WI
Population 4,815 · Wisconsin · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Buyers in Bloomfield can reasonably expect a home to cost less than three years of household income — $213,000 against $92,438 in typical earnings — a ratio that has collapsed to 5:1 or worse in much of the country. At 7.8%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.
Bloomfield is about 35 miles north of Elgin, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 15% lower than Elgin's $252,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Bloomfield
The median home value in Bloomfield is $213,300 — 30% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,170/month, 11% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $92,438/year is 24% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 7.8%, above 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, Bloomfield has a cost of living index of 78 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 22% less expensive.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Bloomfield, WI?
Bloomfield has a cost index of 78 (100 = national average). It is 22% below the national average.
What is average rent in Bloomfield, WI?
The median gross rent in Bloomfield is $1,170 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Bloomfield?
The median home value in Bloomfield is $213,300 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Bloomfield?
The median household income in Bloomfield is $92,438 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Bloomfield, WI?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Bloomfield is 5.4%. The Wisconsin state income tax top rate is 7.7%.
Is Bloomfield, WI affordable?
Yes, Bloomfield is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 78 — about 22% below the US national average of 100.
Bloomfield at a Glance
- Population
- 4,815
- Median Income
- $92,438
- Home Value
- $213,300
- Median Rent
- $1,170/mo
- Unemployment
- 7.8%
- Sales Tax
- 5.4%
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