Hudson, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Pierce County County

3.7 /5.0

B+ Good

15,004 Population 2,197/sq mi density

$97,036 Median Income $52,711 per capita

$355,000 Home Value $485,617 Zillow

$1,377 Median Rent 25.6% income on rent

43°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr

135 Violent Crime/100K 2,707 property/100K

B+

Overall

3.7 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

A+

Economy

4.7 / 5.0

$97,036 median income, 1.0% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.6 / 5.0

$355,000 home value, $1,377/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

135 violent crimes/100K

A+

Education

4.7 / 5.0

45.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Cost Overview

Cost of Living Index

94.1

Below national average

100 = US average

Median Monthly Rent

$1,377

18% above US avg

Avg Annual Property Tax

$5,822

66% above US avg ($3,500)

Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)

Studio

$797

per month

1 Bedroom

$872

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,097

per month

3 Bedroom

$1,405

per month

4 Bedroom

$1,572

per month

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center) $909/mo

$10,908/year

Toddler (Center) $823/mo

$9,876/year

Preschool (Center) $823/mo

$9,876/year

Infant (Family) $671/mo

$8,052/year

Toddler (Family) $650/mo

$7,800/year

Preschool (Family) $650/mo

$7,800/year

Healthcare 40 services

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$235.25
Specialist Visit	$329.35
Urgent Care Visit	$188.20
Emergency Room Visit	$2,070.20
Dental Cleaning	$122.33
Dental Filling	$235.25
Root Canal	$941.00
Dental Crown	$1,129.20
Tooth Extraction	$235.25
Wisdom Teeth Removal	$1,411.50
Teeth Whitening	$470.50
Dental Implant	$3,764.00
Eye Exam	$188.20
Glasses (Prescription)	$329.35
Contact Lenses (Annual)	$235.25 annual
LASIK (Per Eye)	$2,352.50 per eye
X-Ray	$235.25
MRI	$1,411.50
CT Scan	$1,129.20
Ultrasound	$376.40

Blood Test (Basic Panel)	$141.15
Physical Therapy (Session)	$141.15 per session
Chiropractor Visit	$70.58
Dermatologist Visit	$235.25
Mental Health Therapy	$164.68 per session
Psychiatrist Visit	$282.30
Colonoscopy	$2,352.50
Mammogram	$282.30
Knee Replacement	$32,935.00
Hip Replacement	$30,112.00
Cataract Surgery (Per Eye)	$3,293.50 per eye
ACL Surgery	$23,525.00
Appendectomy	$14,115.00
C-Section Delivery	$20,702.00
Normal Childbirth	$12,233.00
Flu Shot	$37.64
COVID Test	$94.10
Prescription (Generic, 30-day)	$14.12 per month
Prescription (Brand, 30-day)	$235.25 per month
Ambulance Ride	$1,129.20

Auto Repair 18 services

Oil Change (Conventional)	$42.35
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$70.58
Brake Pad Replacement	$282.30
Tire Rotation	$37.64
New Tires (Set of 4)	$564.60 set of 4
Battery Replacement	$188.20
Transmission Repair	$2,823.00
AC Repair	$470.50
Windshield Replacement	$329.35

Wheel Alignment	$94.10
Spark Plug Replacement	$188.20
Alternator Replacement	$470.50
Timing Belt Replacement	$658.70
Car Detailing (Full)	$188.20
Towing (Per Mile)	$4.71 per mile
State Inspection	$28.23
Emissions Test	$47.05
Check Engine Diagnostic	$94.10

Home Services 25 services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$94.10 per hour
Electrician (Per Hour)	$84.69 per hour
HVAC Repair	$376.40
HVAC System Install	$6,587.00
Roof Repair	$941.00
Roof Replacement	$8,469.00
Interior Painting (Avg Home)	$2,352.50
Exterior Painting (Avg Home)	$3,293.50
Pest Control (One-Time)	$188.20
Pest Control (Annual Plan)	$470.50 annual
Carpet Cleaning (3 Rooms)	$164.68
Lawn Mowing (Per Visit)	$47.05 per visit
Lawn Care (Monthly)	$141.15 monthly

Tree Removal	$752.80
Gutter Cleaning	$188.20
Pressure Washing (House)	$282.30
Foundation Repair	$4,705.00
Kitchen Remodel (Mid-Range)	$28,230.00
Bathroom Remodel (Mid-Range)	$11,292.00
Flooring Install	$7.53 per sq ft
Window Replacement	$611.65 per window
Fence Install (Wood)	$28.23 per ft
Garage Door Replacement	$1,129.20
Water Heater Replacement	$1,411.50
Septic Tank Pumping	$376.40

Legal 12 services

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,411.50
Divorce (Contested)	$14,115.00
DUI Defense	$4,705.00
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,411.50
Will Preparation	$470.50
Trust Preparation	$2,352.50

Real Estate Closing	$1,882.00
Traffic Ticket Defense	$282.30
LLC Formation	$470.50
Immigration Consultation	$282.30
Criminal Defense (Misdemeanor)	$2,823.00
Personal Injury (Contingency)	$31.05 % of settlement

Personal Care 12 services

Men's Haircut	$23.53
Women's Haircut	$51.76
Hair Coloring (Full)	$141.15
Manicure	$23.53
Pedicure	$37.64
Massage (1 Hour)	$75.28 per session

Facial Treatment	$94.10
Gym Membership	$47.05 monthly
Personal Trainer (Session)	$65.87 per session
Dry Cleaning (Suit)	$14.12
Laundromat (Per Load)	$3.76 per load
Spa Day Package	$235.25

Food & Grocery 20 services

Gallon of Milk	$3.86 per gallon
Dozen Eggs	$3.29 per dozen
Loaf of Bread	$3.58
Chicken Breast	$4.23 per lb
Ground Beef	$5.18 per lb
Rice	$0.94 per lb
Bananas	$0.61 per lb
Apples	$1.69 per lb
Coffee	$7.06 per lb
Gasoline	$3.29 per gallon

Fast Food Meal	$9.41
Restaurant Meal (Casual)	$16.94
Restaurant Meal (Fine Dining)	$56.46
Pizza Delivery (Large)	$16.94
Coffee (Cafe Latte)	$5.18
Beer (6-Pack Domestic)	$9.41
Wine (750ml, Mid-Range)	$14.12
Cigarettes (Pack)	$8.00 per pack
Baby Formula (Can)	$23.53
Dog Food (Monthly)	$47.05 monthly

Utilities 8 services

Electricity (Monthly)	$131.74 monthly
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$65.87 monthly
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$65.87 monthly
Internet (Monthly)	$65.87 monthly

Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$61.17 monthly
Cable TV (Monthly)	$79.99 monthly
Trash Collection (Monthly)	$32.94 monthly
Home Insurance (Annual)	$1,882.00 annual

Transportation 8 services

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$188.20 monthly
Car Insurance (Annual)	$1,882.00 annual
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$65.87 monthly
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$14.12

Car Registration (Annual)	$94.10 annual
Driver's License Renewal	$28.23
Tolls (Monthly Commuter)	$47.05 monthly
Vehicle Property Tax (Annual)	$376.40 annual

Education & Childcare 8 services

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,129.20 monthly
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$941.00 monthly
After-School Care (Monthly)	$376.40 monthly
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$47.05 per hour

SAT/ACT Prep Course	$941.00
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$11,762.50 annual
Community College (Annual)	$3,764.00 annual
State University (Annual)	$9,410.00 annual

Pets 9 services

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$56.46
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$94.10 annual
Dog Grooming	$56.46
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$37.64 per night
Dog Spay/Neuter	$282.30

Cat Spay/Neuter	$188.20
Pet Emergency Visit	$752.80
Dental Cleaning (Dog)	$376.40
Microchipping	$47.05

Complete Cost Data

Housing Costs

Cost of Living Index	94.1
Median Rent	$1,377
Rent Burden	25.6%
Property Tax (IRS)	$5,822
FMR Studio	$797
FMR 1-Bedroom	$872
FMR 2-Bedroom	$1,097
FMR 3-Bedroom	$1,405
FMR 4-Bedroom	$1,572

Childcare (Monthly)

Infant (Center)	$909
Toddler (Center)	$823
Preschool (Center)	$823
Infant (Family)	$671
Toddler (Family)	$650
Preschool (Family)	$650

Income Context

Median Income	$97,036
Per Capita Income	$52,711
IRS Avg AGI	$86,110