Cost of Living in Kimberly, WI

Population 7,432 · Wisconsin · Data vintage 2023

71
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Buyers in Kimberly can reasonably expect a home to cost less than three years of household income — $197,000 against $68,295 in typical earnings — a ratio that has collapsed to 5:1 or worse in much of the country.

Kimberly is about 25 miles southwest of Green Bay, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Housing prices track closely with Green Bay's $192,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 65
Rent 80

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

About the Cost of Living in Kimberly

The median home value in Kimberly is $196,900 — 35% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,056/month, 20% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $68,295/year is 8% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.2%, 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, Kimberly has a cost of living index of 71 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 29% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$196,900
35% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$275,846
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,056/mo
20% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
15.5x
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 59.5%
Renter-occupied 40.5%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,056
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,670/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
21.1 min
22% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
10.7%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
82.8%
Carpooled
5.6%
Walked
0.8%
Work from home
10.7%

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
$68,295
8% below avg
Per Capita Income
$36,979
Unemployment Rate
4.2%
13% below avg
Poverty Rate
9.6%
Labor Force Participation
62.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 19.6%
Graduate degree 7.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 41
Male median age 38.2
Female median age 43.1

🌤 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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Kimberly, WI?

Kimberly has a cost index of 71 (100 = national average). It is 29% below the national average.

What is average rent in Kimberly, WI?

The median gross rent in Kimberly is $1,056 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Kimberly?

The median home value in Kimberly is $196,900 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Kimberly?

The median household income in Kimberly is $68,295 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Kimberly, WI?

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

Is Kimberly, WI affordable?

Yes, Kimberly is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 71 — about 29% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Kimberly?

Kimberly 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.

Kimberly at a Glance

Population
7,432
Median Income
$68,295
Home Value
$196,900
Median Rent
$1,056/mo
Unemployment
4.2%
Avg High Temp
54.7°F
Sales Tax
5.4%
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