Wisconsin Cost of Living
Housing costs and affordability data for 72 counties.
Average Monthly Rent
$891/mo
Average Home Value
$217,832
Average Owner Cost
$1,057/mo
▼23% below national average rent
At a Glance
Average Monthly Rent
$891/mo
23% below national median
Average Home Value
$217,832
23% below national median
Avg. Monthly Owner Cost
$1,057/mo
37% below national median
Affordability Rating
Affordable
Avg. rent under 30% of income
Most Expensive Counties
All Wisconsin Counties
| County | Median Rent | Home Value | Owner Cost | Rent/Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dane County | Moderate$1,345/mo | $366,100 | $1,742/mo | 28.0% |
| Waukesha County | Moderate$1,300/mo | $373,600 | $1,628/mo | 27.0% |
| St. Croix County | Moderate$1,238/mo | $349,700 | $1,626/mo | 24.0% |
| Kenosha County | Moderate$1,175/mo | $247,800 | $1,341/mo | 28.0% |
| Washington County | Moderate$1,126/mo | $316,200 | $1,455/mo | 26.0% |
| Ozaukee County | Moderate$1,112/mo | $368,900 | $1,572/mo | 23.0% |
| Walworth County | Moderate$1,090/mo | $275,900 | $1,347/mo | 26.0% |
| Milwaukee County | Moderate$1,069/mo | $216,500 | $1,332/mo | 29.0% |
| Pierce County | Moderate$1,025/mo | $308,600 | $1,480/mo | 28.0% |
| La Crosse County | Moderate$1,023/mo | $243,200 | $1,221/mo | 28.0% |
| Rock County | Moderate$1,019/mo | $215,900 | $1,129/mo | 26.0% |
| Racine County | Moderate$1,017/mo | $239,400 | $1,278/mo | 26.0% |
| Jefferson County | Moderate$1,012/mo | $253,800 | $1,342/mo | 25.0% |
| Calumet County | Moderate$1,002/mo | $252,100 | $1,250/mo | 24.0% |
| Outagamie County | Affordable$998/mo | $244,100 | $1,197/mo | 23.0% |
| Door County | Affordable$995/mo | $305,800 | $1,074/mo | 26.0% |
| Eau Claire County | Affordable$977/mo | $242,400 | $1,185/mo | 24.0% |
| Brown County | Affordable$973/mo | $245,900 | $1,231/mo | 25.0% |
| Sauk County | Affordable$970/mo | $242,400 | $1,228/mo | 26.0% |
| Chippewa County | Affordable$963/mo | $237,700 | $1,055/mo | 25.0% |
| Dodge County | Affordable$963/mo | $218,400 | $1,168/mo | 23.0% |
| Polk County | Affordable$958/mo | $241,200 | $1,144/mo | 23.0% |
| Marathon County | Affordable$950/mo | $205,500 | $1,027/mo | 25.0% |
| Dunn County | Affordable$942/mo | $226,200 | $1,164/mo | 25.0% |
| Iowa County | Affordable$941/mo | $248,100 | $1,183/mo | 23.0% |
| Columbia County | Affordable$926/mo | $258,700 | $1,275/mo | 23.0% |
| Fond du Lac County | Affordable$926/mo | $209,800 | $1,083/mo | 24.0% |
| Winnebago County | Affordable$924/mo | $208,600 | $1,121/mo | 25.0% |
| Monroe County | Affordable$920/mo | $197,200 | $965/mo | 25.0% |
| Douglas County | Affordable$903/mo | $190,400 | $1,076/mo | 27.0% |
| Portage County | Affordable$903/mo | $230,400 | $1,026/mo | 26.0% |
| Sheboygan County | Affordable$889/mo | $218,400 | $1,063/mo | 23.0% |
| Trempealeau County | Affordable$887/mo | $203,300 | $1,083/mo | 23.0% |
| Florence County | Affordable$871/mo | $170,000 | $773/mo | 22.0% |
| Oneida County | Affordable$868/mo | $227,500 | $905/mo | 26.0% |
| Pepin County | Affordable$860/mo | $196,100 | $991/mo | 24.0% |
| Barron County | Affordable$859/mo | $198,300 | $938/mo | 27.0% |
| Green County | Affordable$851/mo | $236,900 | $1,238/mo | 22.0% |
| Juneau County | Affordable$847/mo | $165,200 | $948/mo | 24.0% |
| Kewaunee County | Affordable$839/mo | $208,900 | $1,029/mo | 23.0% |
| Lafayette County | Affordable$835/mo | $182,100 | $1,055/mo | 25.0% |
| Waupaca County | Affordable$834/mo | $192,800 | $1,039/mo | 24.0% |
| Wood County | Affordable$831/mo | $168,100 | $838/mo | 25.0% |
| Vernon County | Affordable$826/mo | $210,600 | $956/mo | 21.0% |
| Buffalo County | Affordable$822/mo | $197,600 | $1,058/mo | 24.0% |
| Rusk County | Affordable$816/mo | $152,000 | $827/mo | 26.0% |
| Washburn County | Affordable$815/mo | $207,900 | $895/mo | 28.0% |
| Grant County | Affordable$812/mo | $186,300 | $929/mo | 27.0% |
| Vilas County | Affordable$810/mo | $270,700 | $884/mo | 21.0% |
| Crawford County | Affordable$809/mo | $175,100 | $804/mo | 22.0% |
| Green Lake County | Affordable$806/mo | $206,300 | $973/mo | 25.0% |
| Price County | Affordable$801/mo | $146,000 | $772/mo | 24.0% |
| Marquette County | Affordable$800/mo | $201,100 | $989/mo | 25.0% |
| Oconto County | Affordable$796/mo | $212,000 | $966/mo | 24.0% |
| Adams County | Affordable$789/mo | $184,500 | $845/mo | 24.0% |
| Bayfield County | Affordable$789/mo | $228,100 | $898/mo | 22.0% |
| Jackson County | Affordable$789/mo | $186,900 | $983/mo | 25.0% |
| Waushara County | Affordable$789/mo | $186,000 | $923/mo | 25.0% |
| Clark County | Affordable$786/mo | $163,800 | $881/mo | 22.0% |
| Richland County | Affordable$786/mo | $182,800 | $930/mo | 25.0% |
| Taylor County | Affordable$786/mo | $186,500 | $947/mo | 25.0% |
| Manitowoc County | Affordable$777/mo | $172,900 | $884/mo | 22.0% |
| Shawano County | Affordable$777/mo | $179,100 | $932/mo | 25.0% |
| Lincoln County | Affordable$768/mo | $177,700 | $885/mo | 31.0% |
| Burnett County | Affordable$758/mo | $215,500 | $814/mo | 26.0% |
| Marinette County | Affordable$749/mo | $154,600 | $776/mo | 22.0% |
| Langlade County | Affordable$737/mo | $145,800 | $657/mo | 26.0% |
| Sawyer County | Affordable$683/mo | $223,300 | $876/mo | 25.0% |
| Ashland County | Affordable$665/mo | $160,500 | $872/mo | 25.0% |
| Iron County | Affordable$640/mo | $155,200 | $738/mo | 29.0% |
| Menominee County | Affordable$624/mo | $97,000 | $586/mo | 23.0% |
| Forest County | Affordable$585/mo | $170,000 | $754/mo | 19.0% |
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