Cost of Living in Lodi, WI

Population 3,206 · Wisconsin · Data vintage 2023

92
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

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

Housing 94
Rent 90

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.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$286,500
6% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$287,035
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,180/mo
10% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
20.2x
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 77.5%
Renter-occupied 22.5%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,180
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,794/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
29.0 min
7% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
13.9%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
79.5%
Carpooled
2.9%
Walked
3.7%
Work from home
13.9%

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
$109,821
47% above avg
Per Capita Income
$47,071
Unemployment Rate
3.6%
26% below avg
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Labor Force Participation
68.4%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 23.9%
Graduate degree 13.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 43
Male median age 42.2
Female median age 43.8

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
56.5°F
Avg Low
37.6°F
Annual Precip
37.1"
Annual Snowfall
51.8"
10° 30° 50° 70° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 273144576979828073604532
Low °F 121525364757626051402918
Precip" 1.471.522.263.784.105.284.514.163.432.772.221.63
Snow" 13.712.87.02.60.10.00.00.00.00.63.012.0

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 44 — Good
65.5%
Good air days/yr
159
Max AQI recorded
0
PM2.5 days
203
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

97%
4-Year Graduation Rate
13.8:1
Student-teacher ratio
5
Public schools
1,516
Total enrollment

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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