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Top Home Improvement ROI in Wisconsin
Mid-range project returns for the East North Central region, from the 2025 Remodeling Cost vs. Value report.
| Project | Mid-Range Cost | Resale Value | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage Door Replacement | $4,357 | $12,298 | 282% |
| Entry Door Replacement | Steel | $2,339 | $5,494 | 235% |
| Manufactured Stone Veneer | $11,193 | $21,337 | 191% |
| Minor Kitchen Remodel | Midrange | $27,005 | $27,318 | 101% |
| Siding Replacement | Fiber-Cement | $23,515 | $23,805 | 101% |
| Deck Addition | Wood | $18,090 | $16,733 | 93% |
Source: Remodeling Magazine 2025 Cost vs. Value. Mid-range tier. ROI = resale value ÷ project cost × 100.
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Every city below links to verified local contractors, permit data, and regional Cost vs. Value ROI figures.
Milwaukee
566,973 residents
Madison
278,001 residents
Green Bay
106,253 residents
Kenosha
99,372 residents
Racine
77,633 residents
Appleton
75,023 residents
Waukesha
71,233 residents
Eau Claire
70,322 residents
Oshkosh
66,729 residents
Janesville
66,030 residents
West Allis
59,612 residents
La Crosse
51,356 residents
Sheboygan
49,645 residents
Wauwatosa
48,529 residents
Fond du Lac
44,494 residents
Brookfield
41,273 residents
New Berlin
40,270 residents
Wausau
39,996 residents
Menomonee Falls
39,539 residents
Sun Prairie
37,570 residents
Greenfield
37,345 residents
Oak Creek
37,325 residents
Beloit
36,534 residents
Franklin
35,886 residents
Manitowoc
34,620 residents
Fitchburg
32,619 residents
West Bend
32,030 residents
Mount Pleasant
27,953 residents
Neenah
27,336 residents
Superior
26,677 residents
Stevens Point
25,785 residents
Muskego
25,406 residents
De Pere
25,301 residents
Mequon
25,270 residents
Caledonia
25,257 residents
Watertown
22,774 residents
Middleton
22,301 residents
Pleasant Prairie
21,669 residents
Howard
21,087 residents
Germantown
20,962 residents
South Milwaukee
20,442 residents
Onalaska
19,348 residents
Fox Crossing
19,131 residents
Oconomowoc
19,080 residents
Wisconsin Rapids
18,722 residents
Marshfield
18,700 residents
Menasha
18,273 residents
Cudahy
17,853 residents
Kaukauna
17,706 residents
Ashwaubenon
17,314 residents
River Falls
16,719 residents
Beaver Dam
16,565 residents
Menomonie
16,539 residents
Bellevue
16,442 residents
Pewaukee
16,211 residents
Hartford
15,821 residents
Whitewater
15,807 residents
Weston
15,749 residents
Waunakee
15,687 residents
Verona
15,232 residents