daily cost of an inmate
To control for differences in how states may report their costs, we directly surveyed four neighboring states. After adjustments, Wisconsins daily cost per inmate ($50.93) was comparable to costs in Iowa ($50.05) and Illinois ($47.95), and significantly lower than costs in Minnesota ($90.92) and Michigan ($61.52).o control for differences in how states may report their costs, we directly surveyed four neighboring states. After adjustments, Wisconsins daily cost per inmate ($50.93) was comparable to costs in Iowa ($50.05) and Illinois ($47.95), and significantly lower than costs in Minnesota ($90.92) and Michigan ($61.52).