Cost of Living in Raymond, WI
Population 3,928 · Wisconsin · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives Raymond a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $360,000. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 1.9% — below most comparable cities in the state.
Located 20 miles south of Milwaukee, Raymond falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 109% higher than Milwaukee's $172,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Raymond
The median home value in Raymond is $360,000 — 18% above the national median of $305,000. The median household income of $106,696/year is 43% higher 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 56.7°F and lows of 40.1°F. Overall, Raymond has a cost of living index of 118 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 18% more expensive.
Raymond 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
🛒 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 | 31 | 34 | 43 | 54 | 66 | 76 | 81 | 80 | 73 | 61 | 47 | 36 |
| Low °F | 16 | 19 | 28 | 37 | 46 | 57 | 63 | 63 | 55 | 43 | 32 | 22 |
| Precip" | 1.25 | 1.10 | 2.07 | 3.70 | 3.49 | 3.99 | 2.88 | 3.35 | 3.23 | 2.93 | 2.18 | 1.60 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Raymond, WI?
Raymond has a cost index of 118 (100 = national average). It is 18% above the national average.
What is the average home price in Raymond?
The median home value in Raymond is $360,000 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Raymond?
The median household income in Raymond is $106,696 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Raymond, WI?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Raymond is 5.4%. The Wisconsin state income tax top rate is 7.7%.
Is Raymond, WI affordable?
Raymond is above average in cost of living, with an index of 118 — about 18% higher than the national average.
What is the weather like in Raymond?
Raymond has average high temperatures of 56.7°F and average lows of 40.1°F. Annual precipitation is 31.8". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Raymond at a Glance
- Population
- 3,928
- Median Income
- $106,696
- Home Value
- $360,000
- Unemployment
- 1.9%
- Avg High Temp
- 56.7°F
- Sales Tax
- 5.4%
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