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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Fond du Lac, WI — COL adjusted from Milwaukee, WI area + state data

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You'd spend $1.2K/month more in Phoenix, AZ

$150.0K in your current city equals $164.6K in Phoenix, AZ

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from area
Overall Cost
↑ 16.2%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,216
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$14.6K
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

Phoenix, AZ

Population:1608K
Cost Index:116
Median Home:$414K

Fond du Lac, WI

The Badger State

44K
Population
State Tax
Yes

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

Phoenix, AZ

The Grand Canyon State

1.6M
Population
State Tax
Yes
Climate
Hot desert

Notable Facts

  • •Fastest growing major city
  • •Desert metropolis
  • •Spring training capital

Major Industries

TechnologyHealthcareTourismManufacturing

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Fond du Lac, WI vs Phoenix, AZ

🏠Housing
↑ 65.1%
Fond du Lac, WI
$1,689
Phoenix, AZ
$2,788
Difference
$1,099
more
🏥Healthcare
↓ 17.1%
Fond du Lac, WI
$710
Phoenix, AZ
$589
Difference
$121
less
🚗Transportation
↑ 8.4%
Fond du Lac, WI
$1,373
Phoenix, AZ
$1,489
Difference
$116
more
📦Other
↑ 7.0%
Fond du Lac, WI
$1,568
Phoenix, AZ
$1,677
Difference
$109
more
⚡All Utilities
↑ 11.8%
Fond du Lac, WI
$502
Phoenix, AZ
$561
Difference
$59.16
more
🛒Groceries
↑ 1.6%
Fond du Lac, WI
$948
Phoenix, AZ
$963
Difference
$15.63
more

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$664
To$1,390
↑ $726
1 Bed
From$747
To$1,510
↑ $763
2 Bed
From$912
To$1,750
↑ $838
3 Bed
From$1,203
To$2,330
↑ $1,127
Phoenix, AZZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,300–$2,380/mo

💡 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
$8,068
Monthly in Phoenix, AZ
$1,278
Difference

Home Values

Fond du Lac
Phoenix
-
Median Value
$414K
-
YoY Change
↓ -3.1%
-
5-Year Change
↑ +30.2%
-
Price Range
$274K - $957K
Calculate payment - Phoenix

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $3.6K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$301
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
2.4%
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

Phoenix, AZ

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Arizona State Tax
Effective: 3.5%
$5.2K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 28.2%
$42.2K
Take-Home Pay
$8,979/month
$107.8K

Additional Tax Information

Fond du Lac, WI Tax Rates

Sales Tax:5.6%
Property Tax:1.8%

Phoenix, AZ Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.5%
Property Tax:0.6%

💡 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
Phoenix
43 Good
Air Quality
77 Moderate
68.6%
Good Air Days
9%
98 High
Climate Risk
100 Very High
🌊🌡🌪
Top Hazards
🔥🌊🌡
▲+3.3°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.7°F
13 days
Heat Days >95°F
162 days
▲+3.3°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.7°F
13 days
Heat Days >95°F
162 days

💰 See how taxes change too — compare take-home pay between Wisconsin and Arizona on TaxTakeHome.com

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