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Moving from Illinois to Wisconsin

See how relocating from Illinois to Wisconsin would affect your tax burden — including state income tax, property tax, and sales tax.

Your Current Situation
Where You're Headed

Illinois Wisconsin

Save $37/yr

Moving from Illinois to Wisconsin reduces your combined state income and property taxes by $37 annually.

State Tax

$4,913

Sales Tax

0.1%

Detailed Tax Comparison

Tax ComponentIllinoisCurrentWisconsinTarget
State Income Tax49504913.36
Sales Tax Rate0.1%0.1%
Total Tax Burden$4,950$4,913
Annual Net Difference−$37

State income tax calculated on gross income. Property tax estimated using state average effective rate. Federal taxes are the same in all states and are excluded.

Cost of Living

National average index = 100

IllinoisWisconsin
COL Index9693
Housing8581
Median Home$260,000$265,000
Est. Annual COL Diff−$1,800/yr

Based on BEA Regional Price Parities. Annual difference estimated on $60,000 baseline spending. Housing is the largest factor in COL differences between states.

Your Options at a Glance

IllinoisWisconsin

−$36.64000000000033/yr

Annual tax savings

  • Income tax $37 lower
  • Sales tax 0.1%0.1%

This analysis covers state income tax, estimated property tax, and sales tax rates. Federal taxes are excluded (same in all states). Consult a tax professional for major relocation decisions.

Sources

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Last updated May 14, 2026 Tax year 2025-26

Data sources: IRS (irs.gov), Social Security Administration

This tool is general information only, not financial advice.

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