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Cost of Living in Collins, WI

Population: 211 | Wisconsin

88
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Collins is 12% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
60
Home Values
94
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Collins, WI: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 88, Collins, WI is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 12% cheaper than the national average and 9% above the Wisconsin state average of 79. Collins is a small community of 211 residents.

The median household income in Collins is $77,321, which is 3% higher than the national median of $75,149.

Everyday prices in the Appleton, 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.

Income

Median Household Income
$77,321
vs US Median ($75,149)
+3%

Housing

Median Home Value
$182,400
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$1,067/mo

Everyday Prices in Collins

BLS Average Prices for the Appleton, WI (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$2.88
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
-6% vs US
🥚
$2.35
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
-6% vs US
🥛
$3.78
Milk (whole)
per gallon
-6% vs US
🍞
$1.74
Bread (white)
per lb
-6% vs US
🍗
$3.89
Chicken breast
per lb
-6% vs US
$0.17
Electricity
per kWh
-10% vs US

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