Cost of Living in Brillion, WI

Population 3,307 · Wisconsin · Data vintage 2023

64
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Housing costs in Brillion stay well under national norms: a median home value of $195,000 against median household incomes of $67,122 gives the city one of the more comfortable price-to-income ratios in Wisconsin. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 1.2% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Geographically, Brillion sits roughly 25 miles south of Green Bay. Housing prices track closely with Green Bay's $192,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 64
Rent 63

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

About the Cost of Living in Brillion

The median home value in Brillion is $195,000 — 36% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $830/month, 37% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $67,122/year is 10% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 1.2%, 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, Brillion has a cost of living index of 64 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 36% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$195,000
36% below avg
Median Rent
$830/mo
37% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
19.6x
Favors buying
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 75.7%
Renter-occupied 24.3%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$830
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,444/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
23.6 min
13% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
9.0%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
83.3%
Carpooled
3.2%
Walked
4.5%
Work from home
9.0%

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
$67,122
10% below avg
Per Capita Income
$38,090
Unemployment Rate
1.2%
75% below avg
Poverty Rate
13.0%
Labor Force Participation
61.4%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 17.4%
Graduate degree 2.4%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 40.5
Male median age 43.9
Female median age 35.9

🌤 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

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

92%
4-Year Graduation Rate
14.1:1
Student-teacher ratio
3
Public schools
956
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Brillion, WI?

Brillion has a cost index of 64 (100 = national average). It is 36% below the national average.

What is average rent in Brillion, WI?

The median gross rent in Brillion is $830 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Brillion?

The median home value in Brillion is $195,000 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Brillion?

The median household income in Brillion is $67,122 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Brillion, WI?

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

Is Brillion, WI affordable?

Yes, Brillion is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 64 — about 36% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Brillion?

Brillion 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.

Brillion at a Glance

Population
3,307
Median Income
$67,122
Home Value
$195,000
Median Rent
$830/mo
Unemployment
1.2%
Avg High Temp
54.7°F
Sales Tax
5.4%
View all cities in Wisconsin →
🗺️ County data for Wisconsin

Explore county-level cost of living data

Similar Cost Cities

Cities in other states with comparable housing costs