Cost of Living in Combined Locks, WI

Population 3,633 · Wisconsin · Data vintage 2023

79
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

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

Housing 77
Rent 82

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.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$235,800
23% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$204,252
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,081/mo
18% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
18.2x
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 87.1%
Renter-occupied 12.9%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,081
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,695/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
20.8 min
23% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
5.3%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
90.0%
Carpooled
4.6%
Walked
0.1%
Work from home
5.3%

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
$89,310
20% above avg
Per Capita Income
$51,683
Unemployment Rate
2.3%
53% below avg
Poverty Rate
1.7%
Labor Force Participation
67.2%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 19.2%
Graduate degree 12.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 44.8
Male median age 48
Female median age 40.5

🌤 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 48 — Good
54.2%
Good air days/yr
186
Max AQI recorded
275
PM2.5 days
85
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

98%
4-Year Graduation Rate
15.5:1
Student-teacher ratio
9
Public schools
5,231
Total enrollment

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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