Cost of Living in Langlade County, Wisconsin
At a Glance
Rent burden measured as median gross rent as a percentage of renter household income (Census ACS B25071)
How Langlade County Compares
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Detailed Housing Stats
National Ranking
Affordability Rank
Langlade County ranks #1,133 of 3,144 counties for affordability (top 36%)
Data Story
About Cost of Living in Langlade County, Wisconsin
Langlade renters stretch thin at 15.4%
With a rent-to-income ratio of 15.4%, Langlade County renters exceed both the national affordability threshold and Wisconsin's state average of 14.9%, signaling tighter housing squeeze for tenants. Median rent of $737 is affordable in absolute terms, but household incomes of $57,258 make the percentage burden steeper than ideal.
Below-middle affordability among Wisconsin counties
Langlade's 15.4% rent-to-income ratio places it in the lower half of Wisconsin county affordability rankings, driven by lower median household incomes that trail the state's earning pattern. The county's modest rent doesn't fully offset the income challenge facing renters here.
Cheapest rent in the region
Langlade's $737 median rent ranks among the lowest in its peer group—Marinette ($749), Lincoln ($768), and Manitowoc ($777) all run higher. However, Langlade's lower incomes mean this rental bargain doesn't translate into the strongest affordability advantage compared to slightly wealthier neighbors.
Renters and owners face different pressures
Renters spend $737 monthly (15.4% of income), while homeowners pay a more favorable $657 monthly—just 13.8% of household income—reflecting lower median home values of $145,800. This split suggests buying power exists here, but renters carry a heavier burden relative to their earnings.
Best bet: buy, don't rent here
Langlade offers one of the cheapest paths to homeownership in Wisconsin, with median home values under $150K and monthly owner costs at 13.8% of income. Renters considering relocation should compare Langlade's 15.4% rent burden against lower-cost urban alternatives before committing.
Cost of Living Advisory: Langlade County
Affordability Verdict
Housing in Langlade County is affordable. The median rent is $737/month against a median household income of $57,258, putting rent at 15.4% of income.
Rent vs. Own
Renters in Langlade County pay $737/month on average, compared to $657/month for homeowners. This market favors buyers by about 11%.
Income Needed
To afford the median rent without exceeding 30% of gross income, a household needs to earn approximately $29,480/year. For owner costs at the 28% rule, the required income is roughly $28,157/year. With a median household income of $57,258, most households can comfortably afford rent here. Notably, 26.0% of renter households in Langlade County are cost-burdened, spending more than 30% of income on housing.
Regional Context
Langlade County sits 7% less expensive than Adams County ($789/month) in terms of median gross rent.
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Rent Burden
15.4%
of gross income
Max Housing (28% Rule)
$1,336
per month
Owner Cost Burden
13.8%
of gross income
You can likely afford the median home in Langlade County
Median home value is $145,800. Estimated monthly cost: $1,164 vs. your max of $1,336.
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Based on the 30% rule for rent and 28% rule for housing costs (mortgage + owner costs). Mortgage estimate assumes 20% down, 7.2% interest, 30-year fixed.
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