Cost of Living in Green Bay, WI
Green Bay, WI — prices, rents and what jobs really pay here after taxes.
Price level
93.1
U.S. average = 100 · #206 of 387
Median wage
$49,940
all jobs · $3,408/mo take-home
1-bedroom rent
$915
HUD fair market rent
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What would you need to earn in Green Bay, WI to keep the same lifestyle — after taxes — as in another city?
Salary needed to keep your lifestyle
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Prices in Green Bay, WI vs. the U.S. average
| Category | Index (U.S. = 100) | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| All items | 93.1 | −6.9% |
| Housing | 74.7 | −25.3% |
| Goods | 93.8 | −6.2% |
| Utilities | 90.0 | −10.0% |
| Other services | 99.4 | −0.6% |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Rent in Green Bay, WI
| Unit | Monthly rent | Income needed (30% rule) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $850 | $34,000/yr |
| 1 bedroom | $915 | $36,600/yr |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,141 | $45,640/yr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,513 | $60,520/yr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,579 | $63,160/yr |
HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026, population-weighted across the metro's counties.
Take-home pay in Green Bay, WI
Your take-home pay
$40,890
per year · effective tax rate 18.1%
$3,408Monthly
$1,704Twice a month
$1,573Every 2 weeks
$19.66Hourly
- Federal income tax$3,813
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,096
- Medicare (1.45%)$724
- Wisconsin income tax$1,416
- Take-home pay$40,890
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 4.40% state
Highest-paying jobs in Green Bay, WI
*In U.S.-average dollars after adjusting for local prices.
Frequently asked questions
Is Green Bay, WI expensive to live in?
According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, overall prices in the Green Bay, WI metro area are 93.1% of the U.S. average, with housing at 74.7%. It is the #206 most expensive of 387 metro areas we track.
What salary do you need to live in Green Bay, WI?
To match the buying power of a $60,000 salary in an average-priced U.S. city you would need about $55,852 in Green Bay, WI (before tax differences). The median wage across all jobs here is $49,940.
How much is rent in Green Bay, WI?
HUD’s FY2026 fair market rents for Green Bay, WI are $850 for a studio, $915 for one bedroom, $1,141 for two bedrooms and $1,513 for three bedrooms, including utilities.
All salaries in Green Bay, WI
Management Occupations
- Computer and Information Systems Manager — $148,760
- Financial Manager — $141,000
- Sales Manager — $129,930
- Industrial Production Manager — $123,240
- General and Operations Manager — $112,500
- Managers, All Other — $107,640
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
- Management Analyst — $99,170
- Project Management Specialist — $89,210
- Accountant and Auditor — $77,720
- Human Resources Specialist — $72,550
- Training and Development Specialist — $72,280
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other — $66,840
- Buyer and Purchasing Agent — $66,560
- Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist — $63,050
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators — $61,860
Computer and Mathematical Occupations
- Software Developer — $103,160
- Network and Computer Systems Administrator — $86,050
- Computer User Support Specialist — $59,390
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
- Mechanical Engineer — $94,450
- Industrial Engineer — $93,950
- Civil Engineer — $93,660
Community and Social Service Occupations
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors — $59,930
- Social and Human Service Assistant — $49,750
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — $63,620
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — $62,890
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education — $60,600
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term — $52,680
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary — $37,980
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education — $36,070
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- Registered Nurse — $84,700
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse — $60,790
- Pharmacy Technician — $44,830
Healthcare Support Occupations
- Medical Assistant — $47,910
- Nursing Assistant — $43,450
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide — $35,730
Protective Service Occupations
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer — $81,110
- Firefighter — $47,980
- Security Guard — $40,130
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria — $38,640
- First-Line Supervisor of Food Preparation and Serving Workers — $38,280
- Cooks, Restaurant — $36,760
- Food Preparation Worker — $32,720
- Waiter and Waitress — $29,610
- Dishwasher — $28,890
- Fast Food and Counter Worker — $28,640
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper — $26,480
- Bartender — $23,380
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker — $38,940
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners — $35,740
- Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner — $34,790
Personal Care and Service Occupations
- Recreation Worker — $35,540
- Childcare Worker — $34,650
Sales and Related Occupations
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel — $64,160
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products — $62,910
- First-Line Supervisor of Retail Sales Workers — $49,670
- Counter and Rental Clerk — $45,510
- Retail Salesperson — $34,090
- Cashier — $30,380
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Office and Administrative Support Workers — $71,130
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks — $57,830
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks — $49,160
- Billing and Posting Clerk — $48,470
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks — $47,770
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive — $47,270
- Customer Service Representative — $46,880
- Office Clerks, General — $45,440
- Receptionist and Information Clerk — $40,760
- Teller — $38,630
Construction and Extraction Occupations
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters — $90,570
- First-Line Supervisor of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers — $81,480
- Electrician — $77,260
- Carpenter — $60,320
- Construction Laborer — $54,890
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers — $82,890
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic — $67,090
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General — $58,080
- Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic — $56,180
Production Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Production and Operating Workers — $76,350
- Machinist — $60,270
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders — $59,230
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers — $58,850
- Food Batchmaker — $48,850
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers — $48,780
- Printing Press Operator — $47,330
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender — $46,220
- Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator — $45,920
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers — $38,030
- Butcher and Meat Cutter — $37,300
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors — $63,660
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver — $59,810
- Bus Drivers, School — $46,610
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator — $46,490
- Light Truck Driver — $45,100
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand — $44,010
- Packers and Packagers, Hand — $36,160
- Cleaner of Vehicles and Equipment — $35,750
- Stocker and Order Filler — $34,130
- Driver/Sales Worker — $28,080