Cost of Living in Bayside, WI

With a cost of living index of 114, Bayside, WI is somewhat more expensive than average. Living here is 14% more expensive than the national average and 35% above the Wisconsin state average of 79. Bayside is a small community of 4,398 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Bayside's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,516 (15% above the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $419,400 (38% above the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 2.9x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Bayside is $144,500, which is 92% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 13% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum. While incomes are above average, they more than offset the higher cost of living.

Everyday prices in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area are generally below the national average. Out of 6 common items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6 are priced lower than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.