Moving from Green Bay to Duluth (2026)

Duluth has a COL index of 87 vs 86 for Green Bay (100 = US average). Expect to pay about 1% more for the same lifestyle.

Pay ~$25 more/mo
on core expenses · $75K salary baseline

Key differences

COL index
8687
100 = US avg
1BR rent
$1,250$1,200
per month
State tax
7.7%9.9%
income tax
Take-home at $75K
$4,259$4,122
per month

Salary needed in Duluth to match your Green Bay lifestyle

Based on the 1% cost of living increase between the two cities.

Your salary in Green BayEquivalent in Duluth
$40K$40,465
$50K$50,581
$60K$60,698
$75K$75,872
$80K$80,930
$100K$101,163
$120K$121,395
$150K$151,744

Monthly budget at $75K — Green Bay vs Duluth

ExpenseGreen BayDuluth
Monthly take-home$4,259$4,122
1BR rent$1,250$1,200
Groceries$365$369
Transport$48$60
Utilities$158$165
Internet$60$62
Left after essentials$2,378$2,266

Frequently asked questions

Is Duluth cheaper than Green Bay?

No. Duluth has a cost of living index of 87 vs 86 for Green Bay (100 = US average). That's about 1% more expensive.

How much will I save moving from Green Bay to Duluth?

On a $75K salary, moving from Green Bay to Duluth could save roughly $25/month on core expenses. That's ~$300/year.

What salary do I need in Duluth to match my Green Bay lifestyle?

To maintain the same purchasing power as $75,000 in Green Bay, you'd need roughly $75,872/year in Duluth. This is based on the overall COL index difference between the two cities.

Estimates based on Q1 2026 COL index and market data. Budget uses simplified federal/state tax rates at $75K. Zillow · BLS · Numbeo · For general guidance only