Cost of Living in North Hudson, WI

Population 3,848 · Wisconsin · Data vintage 2023

121
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

North Hudson is a smaller Wisconsin community of around 4000 residents, where median household incomes of $114,539 and housing costs ($373,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape. An unemployment rate of 2.1% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Geographically, North Hudson sits roughly 15 miles east of St. Paul. Median home values run roughly 33% higher than St. Paul's $280,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 122
Rent 119

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

About the Cost of Living in North Hudson

The median home value in North Hudson is $372,900 — 22% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,569/month, 19% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $114,539/year is 54% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.1%, 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%. Overall, North Hudson has a cost of living index of 121 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 21% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$372,900
22% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$141,502
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,569/mo
19% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
19.8x
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 86.2%
Renter-occupied 13.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,569
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,183/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
34.9 min
29% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
21.5%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
71.3%
Carpooled
7.2%
Work from home
21.5%

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
$114,539
54% above avg
Per Capita Income
$50,244
Unemployment Rate
2.1%
56% below avg
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Labor Force Participation
59.2%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 42.1%
Graduate degree 15.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 49.2
Male median age 38.2
Female median age 52.3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in North Hudson, WI?

North Hudson has a cost index of 121 (100 = national average). It is 21% above the national average.

What is average rent in North Hudson, WI?

The median gross rent in North Hudson is $1,569 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in North Hudson?

The median home value in North Hudson is $372,900 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in North Hudson?

The median household income in North Hudson is $114,539 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in North Hudson, WI?

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

Is North Hudson, WI affordable?

North Hudson is above average in cost of living, with an index of 121 — about 21% higher than the national average.

North Hudson at a Glance

Population
3,848
Median Income
$114,539
Home Value
$372,900
Median Rent
$1,569/mo
Unemployment
2.1%
Sales Tax
5.4%
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