Cost of Living in Suamico, WI

Population 13,003 · Wisconsin · Data vintage 2023

102
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Suamico is a smaller Wisconsin community of around 13000 residents, where median household incomes of $113,614 and housing costs ($341,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape. An unemployment rate of 2.3% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Located 8 miles northwest of Green Bay, Suamico falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 78% higher than Green Bay's $192,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 112
Rent 87

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

About the Cost of Living in Suamico

The median home value in Suamico is $341,100 — 12% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,148/month, 13% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $113,614/year is 52% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.3%, 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 54.7°F and lows of 36.7°F, with about 55.6" of annual snowfall. Overall, Suamico has a cost of living index of 102 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 2% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$341,100
12% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$445,061
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,148/mo
13% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
24.8x
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 86.4%
Renter-occupied 13.6%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,148
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,762/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
24.3 min
10% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
14.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
79.9%
Carpooled
4.0%
Walked
0.4%
Work from home
14.4%

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
$113,614
52% above avg
Per Capita Income
$48,713
Unemployment Rate
2.3%
52% below avg
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Labor Force Participation
69.4%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 28.2%
Graduate degree 13.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 40.5
Male median age 39.8
Female median age 41

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
54.7°F
Avg Low
36.7°F
Annual Precip
31.6"
Annual Snowfall
55.6"
10° 30° 50° 70° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 262940546777817972584431
Low °F 111324354656605850402918
Precip" 1.391.201.963.003.354.103.623.393.202.671.981.75
Snow" 14.312.08.14.70.00.00.00.00.00.33.113.1

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 44 — Good
59.2%
Good air days/yr
179
Max AQI recorded
258
PM2.5 days
107
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Suamico, WI?

Suamico has a cost index of 102 (100 = national average). It is 2% above the national average.

What is average rent in Suamico, WI?

The median gross rent in Suamico is $1,148 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Suamico?

The median home value in Suamico is $341,100 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Suamico?

The median household income in Suamico is $113,614 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Suamico, WI?

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

Is Suamico, WI affordable?

Suamico is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 102 (100 = US average).

What is the weather like in Suamico?

Suamico has average high temperatures of 54.7°F and average lows of 36.7°F. Annual precipitation is 31.6". Average annual snowfall is 55.6". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Suamico at a Glance

Population
13,003
Median Income
$113,614
Home Value
$341,100
Median Rent
$1,148/mo
Unemployment
2.3%
Avg High Temp
54.7°F
Sales Tax
5.4%
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