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Cost of living in Ozaukee County, WI

Part of the Milwaukee Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,320/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 92,345 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,056 32%
Federal tax $704 21%
Healthcare $480 14%
Groceries $329 10%
Transport $320 10%
State tax $202 6%
Energy $179 5%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Ozaukee County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$939
per month
1 bedroom
$1,056
per month
2 bedroom
$1,257
per month
3 bedroom
$1,558
per month
4 bedroom
$1,701
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Ozaukee County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$96,734
per year
Individual earnings
$53,089
per year
Per capita
$57,651
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Ozaukee County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$368,900
Annual property tax
$4,629

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Ozaukee County

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 Ozaukee County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
2.4%

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 Ozaukee County

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 Ozaukee County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
22.9 min
Drive alone
75.9%
Public transit
0.3%
Work from home
15.4%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Ozaukee County

What it costs to live in Ozaukee County each month.

Single person
$3,320
per month
  • Rent $1,056
  • Energy $179
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $329
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $704
  • State tax $202
Couple
$5,009
per month
  • Rent $1,257
  • Energy $215
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $545
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,253
  • State tax $395
Family
$7,441
per month
  • Rent $1,558
  • Energy $268
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $827
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,253
  • State tax $395

Frequently asked questions about Ozaukee County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Ozaukee County?

In Ozaukee County, WI, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,056 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,257 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,558 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Ozaukee County?

In Ozaukee County, WI, the average household income is $96,734 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $53,089 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Ozaukee County?

The estimated cost of living in Ozaukee County, WI is approximately $3,320 per month for a single person, $5,009 for a couple, $7,441 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Ozaukee County?

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

Is Ozaukee County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Ozaukee County, WI would need approximately $3,320 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $96,734 per year ($8,061 per month). Ozaukee County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Ozaukee County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Ozaukee County, WI is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 2.4% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Ozaukee County?

The average home value in Ozaukee County, WI is $368,900, with average annual property taxes of $4,629, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Ozaukee County compare to other areas?

You can compare Ozaukee County, WI with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Ozaukee County is in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, 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