Cost of Living in Combined Locks, WI
Population 3,633 · Wisconsin · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives Combined Locks a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $236,000. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 2.3% — below most comparable cities in the state.
Located 25 miles southwest of Green Bay, Combined Locks falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 23% higher than Green Bay's $192,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Combined Locks
The median home value in Combined Locks is $235,800 — 23% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,081/month, 18% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $89,310/year is 20% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.3%, 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%. The climate averages highs of 54.7°F and lows of 36.7°F, with about 55.6" of annual snowfall. Overall, Combined Locks has a cost of living index of 79 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 21% less expensive.
Combined Locks 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
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 26 | 29 | 40 | 54 | 67 | 77 | 81 | 79 | 72 | 58 | 44 | 31 |
| Low °F | 11 | 13 | 24 | 35 | 46 | 56 | 60 | 58 | 50 | 40 | 29 | 18 |
| Precip" | 1.39 | 1.20 | 1.96 | 3.00 | 3.35 | 4.10 | 3.62 | 3.39 | 3.20 | 2.67 | 1.98 | 1.75 |
| Snow" | 14.3 | 12.0 | 8.1 | 4.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 3.1 | 13.1 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
🏫 Schools
NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Combined Locks, WI?
Combined Locks has a cost index of 79 (100 = national average). It is 21% below the national average.
What is average rent in Combined Locks, WI?
The median gross rent in Combined Locks is $1,081 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Combined Locks?
The median home value in Combined Locks is $235,800 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Combined Locks?
The median household income in Combined Locks is $89,310 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Combined Locks, WI?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Combined Locks is 5.4%. The Wisconsin state income tax top rate is 7.7%.
Is Combined Locks, WI affordable?
Yes, Combined Locks is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 79 — about 21% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Combined Locks?
Combined Locks 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.
Combined Locks at a Glance
- Population
- 3,633
- Median Income
- $89,310
- Home Value
- $235,800
- Median Rent
- $1,081/mo
- Unemployment
- 2.3%
- Avg High Temp
- 54.7°F
- Sales Tax
- 5.4%
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