Cost of Living in Greenville, WI

Population 12,911 · Wisconsin · Data vintage 2023

103
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Greenville sits on the smaller end of the Wisconsin city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 1.4% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Geographically, Greenville is about 30 miles southwest of Green Bay, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 76% higher than Green Bay's $192,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 111
Rent 93

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

About the Cost of Living in Greenville

The median home value in Greenville is $337,100 — 11% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,219/month, 7% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $110,103/year is 48% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 1.4%, 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 55.3°F and lows of 37.3°F. Overall, Greenville has a cost of living index of 103 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 3% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$337,100
11% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$455,143
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,219/mo
7% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
23.0x
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 89.0%
Renter-occupied 11.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,219
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,833/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
15.7%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
78.6%
Carpooled
4.7%
Walked
0.3%
Bicycle
0.4%
Work from home
15.7%

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
$110,103
48% above avg
Per Capita Income
$48,816
Unemployment Rate
1.4%
71% below avg
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Labor Force Participation
73.1%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 32.0%
Graduate degree 10.7%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 39.4
Male median age 40
Female median age 38.5

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
55.3°F
Avg Low
37.3°F
Annual Precip
30.6"
10° 30° 50° 70° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 263042556777817972594432
Low °F 111424364757616051402918
Precip" 1.110.831.742.893.604.653.693.203.002.761.821.27

💨 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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Greenville, WI?

Greenville has a cost index of 103 (100 = national average). It is 3% above the national average.

What is average rent in Greenville, WI?

The median gross rent in Greenville is $1,219 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Greenville?

The median home value in Greenville is $337,100 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Greenville?

The median household income in Greenville is $110,103 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Greenville, WI?

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

Is Greenville, WI affordable?

Greenville is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 103 (100 = US average).

What is the weather like in Greenville?

Greenville has average high temperatures of 55.3°F and average lows of 37.3°F. Annual precipitation is 30.6". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Greenville at a Glance

Population
12,911
Median Income
$110,103
Home Value
$337,100
Median Rent
$1,219/mo
Unemployment
1.4%
Avg High Temp
55.3°F
Sales Tax
5.4%
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