Cost of Living in Menominee County, Wisconsin
At a Glance
Rent burden measured as median gross rent as a percentage of renter household income (Census ACS B25071)
How Menominee County Compares
Median monthly rent comparison
Detailed Housing Stats
National Ranking
Affordability Rank
Menominee County ranks #824 of 3,144 counties for affordability (top 26%)
Data Story
About Cost of Living in Menominee County, Wisconsin
Menominee achieves exceptional affordability
Menominee County renters spend just 12.6% of their $59,528 median household income on $624 monthly rent, beating both Wisconsin's state average of 14.9% and the national affordability benchmark by a significant margin. This county offers some of the Midwest's most accessible rental housing.
Wisconsin's most affordable county
Menominee's 12.6% rent-to-income ratio ranks at or near the top of all Wisconsin counties, a remarkable achievement given its below-average household incomes and lowest median rents statewide. Menominee delivers exceptional value despite economic modesty.
Lowest rent and lowest ratio in region
Menominee's $624 rent undercuts all neighbors by $100+, and its 12.6% ratio beats every regional peer, including Lincoln (13.6%) and Marinette (14.2%). No other county in this cluster approaches Menominee's affordability advantage.
Renters and owners both get deals
Renters allocate just $624 monthly (12.6%), while homeowners pay $586 monthly—an extraordinary 11.8% of income—for median homes valued at $97,000, the lowest in Wisconsin. Menominee offers rock-bottom housing costs across both tenure types.
Menominee: Wisconsin's affordability champion
If housing costs matter most, Menominee is unbeatable: $624 rent, $97K homes, and a 12.6% affordability ratio that beats every Wisconsin county. Compare Menominee's exceptional value against higher-cost neighbors if you're relocating and budget is the priority.
Cost of Living Advisory: Menominee County
Affordability Verdict
Menominee County offers affordable rental housing at a median of $624/month — about 12.6% of the typical household income here.
Rent vs. Own
Renters in Menominee County pay $624/month on average, compared to $586/month for homeowners. This market favors buyers by about 6%.
Income Needed
To afford the median rent without exceeding 30% of gross income, a household needs to earn approximately $24,960/year. For owner costs at the 28% rule, the required income is roughly $25,114/year. With a median household income of $59,528, most households can comfortably afford rent here. Notably, 23.0% of renter households in Menominee County are cost-burdened, spending more than 30% of income on housing.
Regional Context
Compared to Sawyer County where rent averages $683/month, Menominee County is approximately 9% less expensive.
Affordability Calculator
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Rent Burden
12.6%
of gross income
Max Housing (28% Rule)
$1,389
per month
Owner Cost Burden
11.8%
of gross income
You can likely afford the median home in Menominee County
Median home value is $97,000. Estimated monthly cost: $774 vs. your max of $1,389.
Rent Affordability Guide
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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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See Today's RatesData: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023) — Informational only. Not financial or legal advice.
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