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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ New Berlin, WI โ€” ZIP-level rent data ยท COL adjusted from Milwaukee, WI area

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You'd spend $2.1K/month more in Denver, CO

$150.0K in your current city equals $175.5K in Denver, CO

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI area
Overall Cost
โ†‘ 28.3%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$2,122
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$25.5K
Per year

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

New Berlin, WI

Population:40K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$423K

Denver, CO

Population:716K
Cost Index:128
Median Home:$513K

New Berlin, WI

The Badger State

40K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Wisconsin, this city has a population of 40K 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: New Berlin, WI vs Denver, CO

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 99.2%
New Berlin, WI
$1,631
Denver, CO
$3,248
Difference
$1,618
more
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 17.2%
New Berlin, WI
$1,514
Denver, CO
$1,774
Difference
$260
more
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†‘ 10.3%
New Berlin, WI
$1,326
Denver, CO
$1,462
Difference
$136
more
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†‘ 10.5%
New Berlin, WI
$931
Denver, CO
$1,029
Difference
$98.10
more
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†“ 9.4%
New Berlin, WI
$698
Denver, CO
$632
Difference
$65.65
less
โšกAll Utilities
โ†‘ 5.2%
New Berlin, WI
$493
Denver, CO
$519
Difference
$25.84
more

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Local Income Taxes

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

New Berlin, 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$1,005
To$1,720
โ†‘ $715
1 Bed
From$1,093
To$1,840
โ†‘ $747
2 Bed
From$1,309
To$2,190
โ†‘ $881
3 Bed
From$1,610
To$2,870
โ†‘ $1,260
New Berlin, WIZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,200โ€“$1,530/mo

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.

$6,592
Monthly in New Berlin, WI
$8,665
Monthly in Denver, CO
$2,072
Difference

Home Values

New Berlin
Denver
$423K
Median Value
$513K
โ†‘ +4.2%
YoY Change
โ†“ -4.2%
โ†‘ +35.1%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +13%
$419K - $428K
Price Range
$352K - $933K

Homes in Denver are 21% more expensive than New Berlin

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

New Berlin, 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

New Berlin, 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

New Berlin
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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