Wisconsin taxes — property, income, sales, retirement

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Property tax, income tax, sales tax, and retirement-income treatment in Wisconsin. Quick read for movers, retirees, and remote workers.

Top marginal 7.65% income tax. Higher property tax. Modest sales. SS untaxed; partial pension.
Effective property tax
1.62%
of home value/yr
Income tax (top rate)
7.65%
Sales tax (state)
5.00%
local adds more
SS taxed by state?
No

Property tax

Wisconsin’s effective property tax rate is approximately 1.62% of assessed home value per year. On a $350,000 home that’s about $5,670/yr. Rates vary by county and municipality — this is a state-wide average.

Income tax

Top marginal rate: 7.65%. Brackets vary by income. For wage earners, the effective rate depends on filing status, deductions, and credits.

Sales tax

State base rate: 5.00%. Local municipal and county additions can raise the combined rate by 1-4 percentage points.

Retirement income

Social Security: Not taxed by state. Pensions & 401(k) withdrawals: Partial exclusion / credit available.

Top cities in Wisconsin

Milwaukee · pop 563,531 · momentum 70

Madison · pop 285,300 · momentum 71

Green Bay · pop 106,311 · momentum 74

Kenosha · pop 99,578 · momentum 72

Racine · pop 78,057 · momentum 76

Appleton · pop 75,344 · momentum 76

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Sources: Tax Foundation effective property tax rankings, state DOR publications, AARP retirement tax guide. 2024/2025 representative figures — verify with a CPA for your specific situation.