Ladysmith, WI is a small town located in Rusk County that offers all the amenities of small-town living. It has easy access to outdoor activities like camping and fishing as well as shopping, dining, entertainment, and other services. A few notable businesses in Ladysmith include Nature’s Nook Floral & Gifts, Ladysmith Public Library, Tractor Supply Co., and Deakin's SuperValu grocery store. The cost of living is relatively low compared to other parts of the country; 2 bedroom rent averages $810 per month while it is $1,430 nationwide. Additionally the Grocery Cost Index for Ladysmith is 91 versus 100 in the US.
Ladysmith has an unemployment rate of 5.9%. The US average is 6.0%.
Ladysmith has seen the job market decrease by -3.6% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 28.9%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.
Tax Rates for Ladysmith
- The Sales Tax Rate for Ladysmith is 5.5%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Ladysmith is 6.3%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.
Income and Salaries for Ladysmith
- The average income of a Ladysmith resident is $25,039 a year. The US average is $37,638 a year.
- The Median household income of a Ladysmith resident is $44,957 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.