Washington vs Wisconsin
Side-by-side cost of living comparison.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
6.5%
5%
+1.5 pp in Washington
Income Tax (top rate)
None
7.65%
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,858
$849
+54% in Washington
Median Home Value
$912,100
$172,000
+81% in Washington
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$121,984
$51,888
+57% in Washington
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
53.5°F
47.9°F
+5.6°F in Washington
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/1 cities we track in Washington/Wisconsin — not population-weighted statewide figures. Taxes are exact state-level rates. Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year; NOAA Climate Normals 1981–2010; Tax Foundation 2026.