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Date & Last Updated: This data reflects 2023 and was released from C2ER in January, 2024; this is the most current data available.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living is 90, then it is 10% lower than average. If the cost of living is 110, then it is 10% higher than average. The breakdown for each index is as follows: goods & services (33%), groceries (13%), health care (5%), housing (30%), transportation (9%) and utilities (10%). If the cost of living data was unavailable for this city, estimates based upon nearby cities were used.
Index Allouez Wisconsin National
Cost of living9596100
Goods & Services9597100
Groceries9899100
Health care95112100
Housing9088100
Transportation9998100
Utilities98102100

An Overview of Cost of Living in Allouez, WI

The cost of living in Allouez affects the quality of life one can afford in this new location. It allows people to assess whether they can maintain their preferred lifestyle, including housing, leisure activities and dining options. Your total monthly expenditures can varry depending on the area, as well as many other factors. The cost of living in Allouez is 95, which is 5% lower than the national average. Knowledge of the cost of living can help individuals make informed decisions about retirement savings, investments, and financial goals.

The cost of living in Allouez is about average when compared to all other cities across the nation. You can expect that everyday items like food, goods and services and utility bills will be no more expensive than any other average city. Residents can anticipate living expenses that remain in line with the national average, ensuring a manageable financial burden, making it an attractive choice for those seeking affordability without the constraints of higher everyday expenditures.

Is Allouez Affordable?

Is Allouez an affordable place to live? It's a good question and one that you might want to ask when considering any new city, as affordability can play a huge role in the decision making process. The cost of living index (which we covered above), as well as housing costs and income levels play a vital role in determining the affordability of an area. The median home price in Allouez is 10.1% lower than the national average, while the average monthly rent prices are 10.2% lower than average. The affordability of any location can also be influenced by median income levels. Allouez has a median household income of $69,537, which is 25.7% higher than the national average.

What Factors can Influence the Cost of Living in Allouez?

Subsidies: Certain regions may provide government subsidies or assistance initiatives designed to alleviate the cost of living burden on their residents. These programs encompass a wide range of support mechanisms, such as Medicare, Medicaid, housing subsidies, low-income home energy assistance programs, school lunch programs, supplemental nutrition assistance programs, student loans, electric vehicle tax credits, affordable care act subsidies and farming subsidies. Areas with fewer subsidy offerings might experience an elevation in their cost of living.

Taxes: Cities that enforce higher taxes, covering both sales taxes and income taxes, can be a factor contributing to a higher cost of living. Paying more in taxes for everyday essentials like clothing and food inevitably leads to higher expenses. A higher income tax rate can further contribute to an overall elevated cost of living. In Allouez, the baseline sales tax rate begins at 5%, and income tax rates start at 3.54%.

Urbanization: Urban areas with extensive amenities and job opportunities tend to have a higher cost of living due to increased demand for services and relocation, resulting in higher home prices and higher rents. Less densely populated rural areas, or areas with less demand tend to have fewer amenities and slower job growth, which results in a lower cost of living.

Where is the Data From?

The Allouez cost of living data displayed above is derived from the C2ER cost of living index to provide a useful and reasonably accurate measure of living cost differences in urban areas. The index takes into account data from 300 independent researches, covering more than 60 goods and services across 6 different categories, to create an overall index for each area, with 100 being the average. The C2ER index does not include sales or income tax rates in their data, however AreaVibes does include both income and sales tax rates in the overall cost of living score for each area.

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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Allouez is 1% lower than the Wisconsin average
  • The cost of living in Allouez is 5% lower than the national average
  • Allouez housing is 10% lower than the national average
  • Wisconsin general sales tax is 2% lower than the national average
  • Wisconsin state income tax is 36% higher than the national average

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      Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

      Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
      Owners$74,454$6,205$1,737$2,234
      Renters$42,259$3,522$986$1,268
      The percent of monthly income spent on housing can be a good indicator of the affordability of housing in Allouez, WI, as well as the overall cost of living. As a general rule of thumb, the debt-to-income ratio (DTI) for homeowners or renters should be not more than 28 percent of gross income to be spent on housing related costs and not more than 36 percent of income on all expenses, including debts. The median income for Allouez homeowners, is $74,454. This would allow for a maximum of $1,737 per month to be spent on housing costs. For renters, the median monthly income is $42,259 which would result in a maximum of $986 to be spent on rental costs.

      Wisconsin Sales Tax

      State General Sales Tax With Max Surtax
      Wisconsin 5% 6.75%

      Wisconsin Income Tax

      State Income Tax (Low) Income Tax (High)
      Wisconsin 3.54% 7.65%

      Goods & Services

      Item Allouez National avg. Difference
      Haircut $20.11$24.2617.1%
      Beauty Salon $30.55$45.5632.9%
      Toothpaste $3.73$3.700.7%
      Shampoo $1.29$1.281.0%
      Movie $14.24$12.1317.4%
      Bowling $17.83$18.000.9%

      Groceries

      Item Allouez National avg. Difference
      Ground Beef $6.10$5.844.4%
      Fried Chicken $1.42$1.579.5%
      Milk $4.73$4.671.3%
      Potatoes $4.35$4.9311.9%
      Pizza $10.54$12.0912.8%
      Beer $8.87$10.4114.8%

      Health Care

      Item Allouez National avg. Difference
      Optometrist $78.75$125.6837.3%
      Doctor $157.90$135.7816.3%
      Dentist $104.06$113.298.1%
      Ibuprofen $10.58$10.650.7%
      Lipitor $357.09$468.6023.8%

      Housing

      Item Allouez National avg. Difference
      Home Price $166,100.00$184,700.0010.1%
      Avg. Mortgage Payment $2,027.96$2,346.6913.6%
      Apartment Rent $852.00$949.0010.2%

      Transportation

      Item Allouez National avg. Difference
      Gasoline $3.32$3.464.2%
      Tire Balancing $63.04$59.925.2%

      Utilities

      Item Allouez National avg. Difference
      All Electricity $191.22$193.991.4%
      Phone $185.40$192.253.6%
      Although the cost of living data is updated regularly, this cost of living information is to be used as estimates only as prices can change on an ongoing basis.

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      Date & Last Updated: This data reflects 2023 and was released from C2ER in January, 2024; this is the most current data available.