Cost of Living in Lodi, WI
Population 3,206 · Wisconsin · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Lodi 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.
Lodi sits roughly 15 miles northwest of Madison — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 17% lower than Madison's $347,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Lodi
The median home value in Lodi is $286,500 — 6% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,180/month, 10% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $109,821/year is 47% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.6%, 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 56.5°F and lows of 37.6°F, with about 51.8" of annual snowfall. Overall, Lodi has a cost of living index of 92 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 8% less expensive.
Lodi 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 | 27 | 31 | 44 | 57 | 69 | 79 | 82 | 80 | 73 | 60 | 45 | 32 |
| Low °F | 12 | 15 | 25 | 36 | 47 | 57 | 62 | 60 | 51 | 40 | 29 | 18 |
| Precip" | 1.47 | 1.52 | 2.26 | 3.78 | 4.10 | 5.28 | 4.51 | 4.16 | 3.43 | 2.77 | 2.22 | 1.63 |
| Snow" | 13.7 | 12.8 | 7.0 | 2.6 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 3.0 | 12.0 |
💨 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 Lodi, WI?
Lodi has a cost index of 92 (100 = national average). It is 8% below the national average.
What is average rent in Lodi, WI?
The median gross rent in Lodi is $1,180 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Lodi?
The median home value in Lodi is $286,500 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Lodi?
The median household income in Lodi is $109,821 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Lodi, WI?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Lodi is 5.4%. The Wisconsin state income tax top rate is 7.7%.
Is Lodi, WI affordable?
Lodi is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 92 (100 = US average).
What is the weather like in Lodi?
Lodi has average high temperatures of 56.5°F and average lows of 37.6°F. Annual precipitation is 37.1". Average annual snowfall is 51.8". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Lodi at a Glance
- Population
- 3,206
- Median Income
- $109,821
- Home Value
- $286,500
- Median Rent
- $1,180/mo
- Unemployment
- 3.6%
- Avg High Temp
- 56.5°F
- Sales Tax
- 5.4%
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