Advantage
Living and working in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, offers a unique experience, whether you hail from Southern Illinois or reside right over the Wisconsin border. The cost of living in this area is unmatched and incomparable. Private family-owned companies dominate the business landscape and hold dear to values of care, trust, and support, providing a relaxed and flexible work culture. Additionally, these companies offer high-paying careers, generous tuition assistance, and top-notch 401(k) programs.
As a Wisconsinite and more so a Sheboyganite, you are more than just an employee; you are a person who is cared for and valued. The starting hourly wages in Sheboygan County are living wages that can go up to $30/hour, while the starting salaries exceed $40,000 per year.
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Living and working in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, offers a unique experience, whether you hail from Southern Illinois or reside right over the Wisconsin border. The cost of living in this area is unmatched and incomparable. Private family-owned companies dominate the business landscape and hold dear to values of care, trust, and support, providing a relaxed and flexible work culture. Additionally, these companies offer high-paying careers, generous tuition assistance, and top-notch 401(k) programs.
As a Wisconsinite and more so a Sheboyganite, you are more than just an employee; you are a person who is cared for and valued. The starting hourly wages in Sheboygan County are living wages that can go up to $30/hour, while the starting salaries exceed $40,000 per year.
Entry-Level Housing
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Like so many places throughout the country, housing is an issue. So we took matters into our own hands and are building entry-level subdivisions for the workforce. We plan to build 500 homes in the next five years throughout Sheboygan County.
Each home in Founders' Pointe will have three bedrooms, two baths, a two-car garage, and a full basement. The homes vary in size, with the smallest being 1,322 sq. ft. and the largest floor plan being 1,512 sq. ft.
Your Standard of Living
If you live in Sheboygan, WI and have an income of $50,000, this is the equivalent of how much buying power?
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Crystal Lake |
Barrington |
Schaumburg |
Gurnee |
Aurora |
Naperville |
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$64,610 |
$79,471 |
$67,632 |
$61,335 |
$56,108 |
$76,700 |
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Living and Working North of the Border
Whether it's cost of living or commute times, Sheboygan County has the comparative advantage.
| Chicago, IL | Sheboygan, WI | United States | |
| Median Income | $47,831 | $43,107 | $53,482 |
| Avg. Home Price | $284,100 | $176,900 | $338,100 |
| Avg. Commute Time | 34.63 | 16.59 | 26.38 |
- Sheboygan housing costs are 37.7% less expensive than Chicago housing costs.
- The average commute for residents of Sheboygan is 18.0 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Chicago.
| Barrington, IL | Palatine, IL | Gurnee, IL | Sheboygan, WI | United States | |
| Median Income | $110,469 | $72,180 | $85,141 | $43,107 | $53,482 |
| Avg. Home Price | $495,200 | $305,600 | $296,400 | $176,900 | $338,100 |
| Avg. Commute Time | 32.13 | 29.11 | 27.73 | 16.59 | 26.38 |
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Northern IL Communities |
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Illinois |
Barrington |
Aurora |
Gurnee |
Naperville |
Waukegan |
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Violent Crime |
7.2 |
18.3 |
8.8 |
10.2 |
27.8 |
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Property Crime |
22.0 |
23.7 |
59.7 |
19.9 |
39.2 |
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Sheboygan County, WI |
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Wisconsin |
Howards Grove |
Plymouth |
Sheboygan Falls |
Elkhart Lake |
Sheboygan |
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Violent Crime |
7.7 |
8.0 |
8.6 |
11.3 |
16.8 |
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Property Crime |
20.1 |
26.7 |
20.8 |
23.5 |
34.3 |
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Unfair Comparisons |
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Chicago |
Rockford |
Dekalb |
Rosemont |
Springfield |
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Violent Crime |
49.9 |
72 |
29.8 |
28.8 |
52.9 |
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Property Crime |
46.3 |
57.1 |
51.2 |
92 |
65.4 |
Violent Crime includes murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. USA average is: 22.7
Property Crime includes offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property. USA average is: 35.4
No Better Place to Work
"We are both Sheboygan county locals from Howards Grove. After we graduated and went on to college, and eventually Chiropractic school out of state, we knew that our lives belonged in a place that's given us so much! We both love the small town feel of Sheboygan county while only being short trips from bigger cities like Milwaukee, Green Bay, and Chicago. It is the perfect place to safely start family life! There is also a strong presence of small businesses to support and entertainment to enjoy!"
“We moved to Sheboygan four years ago from Scottsdale, AZ and couldn’t be happier. The cost of living, incredible restaurants, hands on community, and top-notch golf courses are why we love it here so much.”
“My family and I moved to Sheboygan County a little over two years ago for a work opportunity. We LOVE Sheboygan County, and I couldn’t think of a better place to raise my family.”
Acuity
We are a mutual insurance company headquartered in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. We are trusted to protect over 125,000 businesses, 300,000 commercial vehicles, and nearly 500,000 homes and cars.Nationally recognized as a top workplace, each employee understands that their work impacts the mission and v...
City of Sheboygan
Sheboygan County is recognized as a leader in providing responsive and cost-effective local government. The County is governed by a 25-member, non-partisan Board of Supervisors. The annual budget supports 19 departments, 850 employees, hundreds of contracted service providers, and more than 200 prog...
Johnsonville
In 1945, Ralph F. and Alice Stayer opened up a butcher shop with another family and named it after their Wisconsin hometown – Johnsonville. Their shop featured delicious meats, including sausage. Ralph F. was determined to make his brat better – not with scraps of meat like other butchers used. Inst...
Kohler
A spirit of innovation has defined us since 1873. From our roots as a bathtub manufacturer, the creativity and entrepreneurial energy of our associates has built us into one of America’s oldest and largest privately held companies.
Krier Foods - JollyGood
Krier Foods, Inc., located in Random Lake, Wisconsin. is a fifth-generation, family-owned beverage co-packing company with a 100-year heritage of customer-oriented service. When it comes to beverage manufacturing, there is little we haven’t done and nothing we can’t do. We are:
Masters Gallery Foods
Masters Gallery Foods is a leading national cheese supplier that maintains one of the largest privately held cheese inventories in the United States. Conceived in 1991 by Butch Gentine, Masters Gallery Foods has grown into a billion dollar cheese packaging and distribution company with a legacy of e...
Sargento
Sargento Foods has been a leader in cheese since 1953. We are proud to be the company that successfully introduced America to pre-packaged sliced and shredded natural cheese. Today, we manufacture and market amazing natural cheese products, as well as ingredients. Our third-generation family owners ...
Sheboygan County
Sheboygan County is recognized as a leader in providing responsive and cost-effective local government. The County is governed by a 25-member, non-partisan Board of Supervisors. The annual budget supports 19 departments, 850 employees, hundreds of contracted service providers, and more than 200 prog...Our Social Feed
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