Cost of Living in Harrison, WI

Population 13,345 · Wisconsin · Data vintage 2023

104
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Harrison is a smaller Wisconsin community of around 13000 residents, where median household incomes of $118,047 and housing costs ($314,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape. An unemployment rate of 2.8% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Geographically, Harrison is about 25 miles southwest of Green Bay, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 64% higher than Green Bay's $192,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 103
Rent 106

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

About the Cost of Living in Harrison

The median home value in Harrison is $314,200 — 3% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,397/month, 6% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $118,047/year is 58% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.8%, 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, Harrison has a cost of living index of 104 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 4% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$314,200
3% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$439,275
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,397/mo
6% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
18.7x
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 90.7%
Renter-occupied 9.3%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,397
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,011/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
21.4 min
21% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
16.1%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
77.6%
Carpooled
4.5%
Walked
0.4%
Bicycle
0.2%
Work from home
16.1%

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
$118,047
58% above avg
Per Capita Income
$47,915
Unemployment Rate
2.8%
42% below avg
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Labor Force Participation
75.5%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 31.7%
Graduate degree 13.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 40.9
Male median age 40.2
Female median age 41.4

🌤 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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Harrison, WI?

Harrison has a cost index of 104 (100 = national average). It is 4% above the national average.

What is average rent in Harrison, WI?

The median gross rent in Harrison is $1,397 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Harrison?

The median home value in Harrison is $314,200 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Harrison?

The median household income in Harrison is $118,047 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Harrison, WI?

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

Is Harrison, WI affordable?

Harrison is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 104 (100 = US average).

What is the weather like in Harrison?

Harrison 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.

Harrison at a Glance

Population
13,345
Median Income
$118,047
Home Value
$314,200
Median Rent
$1,397/mo
Unemployment
2.8%
Avg High Temp
55.3°F
Sales Tax
5.4%
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