Cost of Living in Weston, WI

Population 15,784 · Wisconsin · Data vintage 2023

72
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Housing costs in Weston stay well under national norms: a median home value of $216,000 against median household incomes of $75,565 gives the city one of the more comfortable price-to-income ratios in Wisconsin. An unemployment rate of 2.9% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Geographically, Weston lies roughly 80 miles west of the nearest major metro, Green Bay. Median home values run roughly 13% higher than Green Bay's $192,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 71
Rent 74

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

About the Cost of Living in Weston

The median home value in Weston is $215,900 — 29% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $975/month, 26% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $75,565/year is 1% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.9%, 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 53.2°F and lows of 34.0°F, with about 64.3" of annual snowfall. Overall, Weston has a cost of living index of 72 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 28% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$215,900
29% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$293,310
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$975/mo
26% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
18.5x
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 63.5%
Renter-occupied 36.5%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$975
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,589/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
18.6 min
31% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
9.7%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
82.2%
Carpooled
6.6%
Walked
0.8%
Work from home
9.7%

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
$75,565
1% above avg
Per Capita Income
$40,544
Unemployment Rate
2.9%
40% below avg
Poverty Rate
7.7%
Labor Force Participation
70.2%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 17.1%
Graduate degree 6.9%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 40.5
Male median age 39.6
Female median age 41.9

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
53.2°F
Avg Low
34.0°F
Annual Precip
33.9"
Annual Snowfall
64.3"
23° 45° 68° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 232740546776807870564028
Low °F 71021324555595749372514
Precip" 1.201.081.833.123.794.673.864.073.833.071.851.54
Snow" 14.812.78.36.50.20.00.00.00.00.96.514.4

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 41 — Good
77.8%
Good air days/yr
166
Max AQI recorded
11
PM2.5 days
205
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

96%
4-Year Graduation Rate
14.9:1
Student-teacher ratio
12
Public schools
6,017
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Weston, WI?

Weston has a cost index of 72 (100 = national average). It is 28% below the national average.

What is average rent in Weston, WI?

The median gross rent in Weston is $975 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Weston?

The median home value in Weston is $215,900 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Weston?

The median household income in Weston is $75,565 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Weston, WI?

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

Is Weston, WI affordable?

Yes, Weston is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 72 — about 28% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Weston?

Weston has average high temperatures of 53.2°F and average lows of 34.0°F. Annual precipitation is 33.9". Average annual snowfall is 64.3". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Weston at a Glance

Population
15,784
Median Income
$75,565
Home Value
$215,900
Median Rent
$975/mo
Unemployment
2.9%
Avg High Temp
53.2°F
Sales Tax
5.4%
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