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Racine vs Kenosha
Racine and Kenosha
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Assumed income $83,730, same in both cities. Example, until you change it.
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So you know: homicide deaths in Kenosha are under the US rate in this release, 4.7 versus 6.5 per 100,000. CDC via County Health Rankings, CDC NVSS 2017–2023 (CHR 2025 release).
Why people look at Racine to Kenosha
In 2022-2023, 773 households filed a move from Racine to Kenosha (about 1,284 people, average adjusted gross income $54,173). 1,001 households went the other way. Source: IRS migration.
A one-bedroom asking rent is about $1,162 in Racine and $1,189 in Kenosha. Racine has a state tax on wages. Kenosha has a state tax on wages. Local pay in Kenosha is 98% of the national level for the same work, against 97% in Racine.
Kenosha averages 184 sunny days, with July highs around 79°F and January nights around 22°F. Racine is 191 sunny days, 79°F in July, 22°F in January. Commutes average 26 minutes in Kenosha and 24 in Racine.
These figures are projections built from available public data. Conditions change, and the numbers may not reflect current prices, taxes, or immigration rules. Check official sources before you make decisions.
Who already made this move
In 2022-2023, 773 households moved Racine → Kenosha (about 1,284 people, average AGI $54,173). 1,001 households went the other way.
Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration. Not a moving company; not a recommendation.
The monthly number is take-home pay minus rent and the other bills. The gap between Racine and Kenosha changes with the job, remote or local pay, and bedrooms. How we figure this.
What the move itself costs
About 17 road miles, 1 bedroom. Typical ranges, not quotes.
- Full-service mover
- $1,550–$2,850
- Container or pod
- $1,000–$1,900
- Rent a truck
- $350–$650
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Questions
Is Kenosha cheaper than Racine after tax and rent?
No. Kenosha leaves about $338 less a month, so the cost of living is higher there for this household. A one-bedroom is about $1,162 in Racine and $1,189 in Kenosha.
Does Kenosha have state income tax?
Kenosha is in Wisconsin, which taxes wage income.
Did people actually move from Racine to Kenosha?
Yes, when the IRS published that flow. The count and their average income are on this page. Leftover prices the same household in both cities.