Cost of Living in Sheboygan Falls, WI

Population 8,190 · Wisconsin · Data vintage 2023

67
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Buyers in Sheboygan Falls can reasonably expect a home to cost less than three years of household income — $205,000 against $68,264 in typical earnings — a ratio that has collapsed to 5:1 or worse in much of the country. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 1.2% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Located 45 miles north of Milwaukee, Sheboygan Falls falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 19% higher than Milwaukee's $172,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 67
Rent 66

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

About the Cost of Living in Sheboygan Falls

The median home value in Sheboygan Falls is $205,400 — 33% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $861/month, 34% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $68,264/year is 8% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 1.2%, 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 54.6°F and lows of 35.9°F. Overall, Sheboygan Falls has a cost of living index of 67 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 33% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$205,400
33% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$323,215
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$861/mo
34% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
19.9x
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 66.3%
Renter-occupied 33.7%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$861
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,475/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
15.4 min
43% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
11.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
73.0%
Carpooled
11.6%
Walked
1.5%
Bicycle
1.4%
Work from home
11.8%

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
$68,264
8% below avg
Per Capita Income
$39,907
Unemployment Rate
1.2%
75% below avg
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Labor Force Participation
68.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 18.0%
Graduate degree 7.6%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 42.8
Male median age 42.6
Female median age 42.9

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
54.6°F
Avg Low
35.9°F
Annual Precip
29.4"
10° 30° 50° 70° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 273041536575807871584433
Low °F 121424344454585750392818
Precip" 1.100.961.653.303.353.773.423.062.702.761.961.38

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 45 — Good
65%
Good air days/yr
207
Max AQI recorded
0
PM2.5 days
203
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

97%
4-Year Graduation Rate
14.6:1
Student-teacher ratio
3
Public schools
1,616
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Sheboygan Falls, WI?

Sheboygan Falls has a cost index of 67 (100 = national average). It is 33% below the national average.

What is average rent in Sheboygan Falls, WI?

The median gross rent in Sheboygan Falls is $861 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Sheboygan Falls?

The median home value in Sheboygan Falls is $205,400 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Sheboygan Falls?

The median household income in Sheboygan Falls is $68,264 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Sheboygan Falls, WI?

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

Is Sheboygan Falls, WI affordable?

Yes, Sheboygan Falls is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 67 — about 33% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Sheboygan Falls?

Sheboygan Falls has average high temperatures of 54.6°F and average lows of 35.9°F. Annual precipitation is 29.4". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Sheboygan Falls at a Glance

Population
8,190
Median Income
$68,264
Home Value
$205,400
Median Rent
$861/mo
Unemployment
1.2%
Avg High Temp
54.6°F
Sales Tax
5.4%
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