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Green Bay, WI

Cost of living in Green Bay, Wisconsin

Brown County, WI

Part of the Green Bay Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,010/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 269,425 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $918 30%
Federal tax $568 19%
Healthcare $480 16%
Groceries $329 11%
Transport $320 11%
Energy $179 6%
State tax $166 6%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Green Bay

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$841
per month
1 bedroom
$918
per month
2 bedroom
$1,147
per month
3 bedroom
$1,521
per month
4 bedroom
$1,554
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Green Bay

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$77,490
per year
Individual earnings
$44,809
per year
Per capita
$40,907
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Green Bay

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$245,900
Annual property tax
$3,593

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Green Bay

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$121
per month · 17.3¢/kWh
Natural gas
$58
per month
Annual total
$2,148
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Green Bay

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
5.5%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Green Bay

State and local tax rates for Wisconsin.

State income tax
7.7%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
5.0%
Combined sales tax
5.4%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Green Bay

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
19.4 min
Drive alone
78.5%
Public transit
0.5%
Work from home
10.4%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Green Bay

What it costs to live in Green Bay each month.

Single person
$3,010
per month
  • Rent $918
  • Energy $179
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $329
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $568
  • State tax $166
Couple
$4,499
per month
  • Rent $1,147
  • Energy $215
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $545
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $938
  • State tax $310
Family
$7,004
per month
  • Rent $1,521
  • Energy $268
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $827
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $938
  • State tax $310

Frequently asked questions about Green Bay

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Green Bay?

In Green Bay, Wisconsin, a one-bedroom apartment averages $918 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,147 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,521 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Green Bay?

In Green Bay, Wisconsin, the average household income is $77,490 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $44,809 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Green Bay?

The estimated cost of living in Green Bay, Wisconsin is approximately $3,010 per month for a single person, $4,499 for a couple, $7,004 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Green Bay?

The combined sales tax rate in Green Bay, Wisconsin is 5.44%, which includes the Wisconsin state rate of 5.00% plus an average local rate of 0.44%.

Is Green Bay an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Green Bay, Wisconsin would need approximately $3,010 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $77,490 per year ($6,458 per month). Green Bay is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Green Bay?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Green Bay, Wisconsin is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 5.5% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Green Bay?

The average home value in Green Bay, Wisconsin is $245,900, with average annual property taxes of $3,593, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Green Bay compare to other areas?

You can compare Green Bay, Wisconsin with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Green Bay is in the Green Bay, WI metro area.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources