Cost of Living in West Milwaukee, WI
Population 4,064 · Wisconsin · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
West Milwaukee sits on the smaller end of the Wisconsin city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible.
Located <5 miles south of Milwaukee, West Milwaukee falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 18% higher than Milwaukee's $172,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in West Milwaukee
The median home value in West Milwaukee is $203,500 — 33% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $885/month, 33% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $48,976/year is 34% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.8%, 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 57.4°F and lows of 41.3°F, with about 48.7" of annual snowfall. Overall, West Milwaukee has a cost of living index of 67 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 33% less expensive.
West Milwaukee 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
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 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 | 44 | 55 | 67 | 77 | 82 | 80 | 74 | 61 | 48 | 36 |
| Low °F | 17 | 20 | 29 | 38 | 48 | 58 | 65 | 64 | 56 | 45 | 33 | 23 |
| Precip" | 1.79 | 1.69 | 2.20 | 3.86 | 3.54 | 4.38 | 3.40 | 3.65 | 3.16 | 2.78 | 2.24 | 1.88 |
| Snow" | 14.9 | 11.8 | 6.7 | 2.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 2.5 | 10.4 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in West Milwaukee, WI?
West Milwaukee has a cost index of 67 (100 = national average). It is 33% below the national average.
What is average rent in West Milwaukee, WI?
The median gross rent in West Milwaukee is $885 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in West Milwaukee?
The median home value in West Milwaukee is $203,500 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in West Milwaukee?
The median household income in West Milwaukee is $48,976 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in West Milwaukee, WI?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in West Milwaukee is 5.4%. The Wisconsin state income tax top rate is 7.7%.
Is West Milwaukee, WI affordable?
Yes, West Milwaukee 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 West Milwaukee?
West Milwaukee has average high temperatures of 57.4°F and average lows of 41.3°F. Annual precipitation is 34.6". Average annual snowfall is 48.7". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
West Milwaukee at a Glance
- Population
- 4,064
- Median Income
- $48,976
- Home Value
- $203,500
- Median Rent
- $885/mo
- Unemployment
- 3.8%
- Avg High Temp
- 57.4°F
- Sales Tax
- 5.4%
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