Wisconsin Closing Cost Calculator
Transfer tax: 0.30%.
Wisconsin closing cost estimator
Transfer tax: 0.30%.
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Wisconsin at a glance
| Figure | Wisconsin | Source |
|---|---|---|
| State transfer tax rate | 0.30% | [1] |
| Attorney required at closing | No | [1] |
| Typical total closing cost | 2.80% | [1] |
| On the median home | $9,576 | [2] |
Wisconsin highlighted. Same data as the table below, shown as a distribution so the comparison is visible at a glance.
Highlighted: Wisconsin, ranked 19 of 50. Median 2.70%.
Wisconsin closing costs by price and side
Buyer and seller totals, including Wisconsin's 0.30% transfer tax.
| Purchase price | Buyer total | Seller total | Transfer tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100,000 | $1,550 | $1,150 | $300 |
| $150,000 | $2,250 | $1,650 | $450 |
| $175,000 | $2,600 | $1,900 | $525 |
| $200,000 | $2,950 | $2,150 | $600 |
| $225,000 | $3,300 | $2,400 | $675 |
| $250,000 | $3,650 | $2,650 | $750 |
| $300,000 | $4,350 | $3,150 | $900 |
| $350,000 | $5,050 | $3,650 | $1,050 |
| $400,000 | $5,750 | $4,150 | $1,200 |
| $450,000 | $6,450 | $4,650 | $1,350 |
| $500,000 | $7,150 | $5,150 | $1,500 |
| $600,000 | $8,550 | $6,150 | $1,800 |
| $700,000 | $9,950 | $7,150 | $2,100 |
| $800,000 | $11,350 | $8,150 | $2,400 |
| $950,000 | $13,450 | $9,650 | $2,850 |
| $1,100,000 | $15,550 | $11,150 | $3,300 |
| $1,300,000 | $18,350 | $13,150 | $3,900 |
| $1,600,000 | $22,550 | $16,150 | $4,800 |
Worked figures for Wisconsin
Wisconsin values:
| Price | Buyer | Seller | Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $2,250 | $1,650 | $450 |
| $200,000 | $2,950 | $2,150 | $600 |
| $250,000 | $3,650 | $2,650 | $750 |
| $300,000 | $4,350 | $3,150 | $900 |
| $400,000 | $5,750 | $4,150 | $1,200 |
| $500,000 | $7,150 | $5,150 | $1,500 |
| $600,000 | $8,550 | $6,150 | $1,800 |
| $750,000 | $10,650 | $7,650 | $2,250 |
| $900,000 | $12,750 | $9,150 | $2,700 |
| $1,200,000 | $16,950 | $12,150 | $3,600 |
How Wisconsin compares nationally
On typical closing cost, Wisconsin ranks #19 of 50 at 2.80% — 4% above the median of 2.70%. The national range runs from 2.00% (California) to 3.80% (New York).
| Rank | State | Typical closing cost |
|---|---|---|
| #17 | Michigan | 2.80% |
| #18 | West Virginia | 2.80% |
| #19 | Wisconsin | 2.80% |
| #20 | Arkansas | 2.70% |
| #21 | Kentucky | 2.70% |
Title company states, ranked
Same rule structure as Wisconsin:
| State | Typical closing cost | vs Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 2.80% | 0.0% |
| Wisconsin | 2.80% | — |
| Ohio | 2.70% | -3.6% |
| Tennessee | 2.60% | -7.1% |
| Florida | 2.50% | -10.7% |
| Nevada | 2.30% | -17.9% |
| Colorado | 2.20% | -21.4% |
| California | 2.00% | -28.6% |
Wisconsin questions, answered with Wisconsin numbers
What are buyer closing costs in Wisconsin?▾
On Wisconsin's median home price of $342,000, expect roughly $4,938 as a buyer.
What does the seller pay in Wisconsin?▾
About $3,570 on the median home, of which $1,026 is Wisconsin's 0.30% transfer tax.
Do I need an attorney to close in Wisconsin?▾
No. Wisconsin allows title companies to handle closing, so there is no mandatory attorney fee.
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Last reviewed 2026-08-27. Wisconsin figures only — verify with the relevant Wisconsin agency before acting. How this is calculated.