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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ Fond du Lac, WI โ€” COL adjusted from Milwaukee, WI area + state data

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You'd spend $1.8K/month more in Denver, CO

$150.0K in your current city equals $171.5K in Denver, CO

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from area
Overall Cost
โ†‘ 23.9%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,790
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$21.5K
Per year

Based on monthly living costs (rent, groceries, utilities, transport, healthcare). Home purchase prices shown separately below.

Fond du Lac, WI

Population:44K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$219K

Denver, CO

Population:716K
Cost Index:124
Median Home:$513K

Fond du Lac, WI

The Badger State

44K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Wisconsin, this city has a population of 44K residents.

Denver, CO

The Centennial State

716K
Population
State Tax
Yes
Climate
Semi-arid

Notable Facts

  • โ€ขMile-high city (5,280 ft)
  • โ€ขOutdoor recreation hub
  • โ€ขMajor cannabis market

Major Industries

AerospaceTechnologyEnergyTourism

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Fond du Lac, WI vs Denver, CO

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 92.3%
Fond du Lac, WI
$1,689
Denver, CO
$3,248
Difference
$1,559
more
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 13.1%
Fond du Lac, WI
$1,568
Denver, CO
$1,774
Difference
$206
more
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†‘ 6.4%
Fond du Lac, WI
$1,373
Denver, CO
$1,462
Difference
$88.55
more
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†‘ 8.6%
Fond du Lac, WI
$948
Denver, CO
$1,029
Difference
$81.58
more
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†“ 11.0%
Fond du Lac, WI
$710
Denver, CO
$632
Difference
$78.03
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โšกAll Utilities
โ†‘ 3.4%
Fond du Lac, WI
$502
Denver, CO
$519
Difference
$17.09
more

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Local Income Taxes

Denver, CO: Denver Head Tax ($5.75/mo, negligible)$69.00/yr (0.0%)

Fond du Lac, WI has no local income tax.

Local taxes are in addition to state income tax. Not all cities levy local income taxes.

๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$664
To$1,720
โ†‘ $1,056
1 Bed
From$747
To$1,840
โ†‘ $1,093
2 Bed
From$912
To$2,190
โ†‘ $1,278
3 Bed
From$1,203
To$2,870
โ†‘ $1,667
Denver, COZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,620โ€“$2,540/mo

๐Ÿ’ก Note: Rent prices are based on HUD Fair Market Rent data and represent median costs. Actual prices vary by neighborhood, amenities, and condition. Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2026.

$6,790
Monthly in Fond du Lac, WI
$8,665
Monthly in Denver, CO
$1,875
Difference

Home Values

Fond du Lac
Denver
-
Median Value
$513K
-
YoY Change
โ†“ -4.2%
-
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +13%
-
Price Range
$352K - $933K

Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), January 2026

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
โ†‘ $2.2K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$187
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
1.5%
Rate difference

Fond du Lac, WI

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Wisconsin State Tax
Effective: 5.9%
$8.8K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 30.6%
$45.9K
Take-Home Pay
$8,678/month
$104.1K

Denver, CO

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Colorado State Tax
Effective: 4.4%
$6.6K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 29.1%
$43.6K
Take-Home Pay
$8,866/month
$106.4K

Additional Tax Information

Fond du Lac, WI Tax Rates

Sales Tax:5.6%
Property Tax:1.8%

Denver, CO Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.8%
Property Tax:0.5%

๐Ÿ’ก Note: Tax calculations are estimates based on 2024/2025 tax brackets for single filers with standard deduction. Actual taxes may vary based on filing status, deductions, credits, and local variations.

Environment

Fond du Lac
Denver
43 Good
Air Quality
55 Moderate
68.6%
Good Air Days
35.2%
98 High
Climate Risk
95 High
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒช๐Ÿ’จ
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
13 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
28 days
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
13 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
28 days

๐Ÿ’ฐ See how taxes change too โ€” compare take-home pay between Wisconsin and Colorado on TaxTakeHome.com

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