Cost of Living in Omro, WI

Population 3,639 · Wisconsin · Data vintage 2023

60
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Housing costs in Omro stay well under national norms: a median home value of $170,000 against median household incomes of $67,426 gives the city one of the more comfortable price-to-income ratios in Wisconsin. An unemployment rate of 1.9% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Geographically, Omro is about 50 miles southwest of Green Bay, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 11% lower than Green Bay's $192,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 56
Rent 67

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

About the Cost of Living in Omro

The median home value in Omro is $170,300 — 44% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $882/month, 33% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $67,426/year is 10% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 1.9%, 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, Omro has a cost of living index of 60 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 40% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$170,300
44% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$202,409
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$882/mo
33% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
16.1x
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 72.0%
Renter-occupied 28.0%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$882
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,496/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
25.3 min
6% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
8.3%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
85.6%
Carpooled
3.3%
Walked
1.8%
Work from home
8.3%

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
$67,426
10% below avg
Per Capita Income
$33,928
Unemployment Rate
1.9%
61% below avg
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Labor Force Participation
69.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 23.5%
Graduate degree 4.3%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 40.6
Male median age 37.7
Female median age 41.8

🌤 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

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

97%
4-Year Graduation Rate
13.3:1
Student-teacher ratio
4
Public schools
1,118
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Omro, WI?

Omro has a cost index of 60 (100 = national average). It is 40% below the national average.

What is average rent in Omro, WI?

The median gross rent in Omro is $882 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Omro?

The median home value in Omro is $170,300 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Omro?

The median household income in Omro is $67,426 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Omro, WI?

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

Is Omro, WI affordable?

Yes, Omro is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 60 — about 40% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Omro?

Omro 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.

Omro at a Glance

Population
3,639
Median Income
$67,426
Home Value
$170,300
Median Rent
$882/mo
Unemployment
1.9%
Avg High Temp
55.3°F
Sales Tax
5.4%
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