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Financial Profile: Wisconsin

Financial landscape, tax rates, cost of living, and median income scoring for Wisconsin residents.

Wisconsin at a Glance

Avg Salary
$56,000
Cost of Living
93
Top Tax Rate
7.7%
Adjusted Income
$60,215
Monthly Take-Home
$3,558
Max Rent (30%)
$1,400

Financial Genome at Median Income

Scores calculated for someone earning $56,000/yr in Wisconsin with typical expenses.

PPI
53
C+
FPI
25
F
LRS
53
C+
REW
30
D

Living in Wisconsin: Financial Overview

Wisconsin has graduated income tax rates from 3.5% to 7.65%.

  • Higher tax rates
  • Madison tech jobs
  • Affordable outside Milwaukee

Major Cities

Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay, Kenosha

With a cost of living index of 93 (below the national average of 100), your dollar goes further in Wisconsin. A $60,000 salary here has the purchasing power equivalent of $64,516 in an average-cost area.

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Wisconsin Tax Details

Full Tax Breakdown

Popular Jobs in Wisconsin

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