Cost of Living in Whitelaw, WI

With a cost of living index of 77, Whitelaw, WI is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 23% cheaper than the national average and in line with the Wisconsin state average. Whitelaw is a small community of 922 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Whitelaw's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $969 (27% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $179,800 (41% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 3.1x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Whitelaw is $57,298, which is 24% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 20% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

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.