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Cost of Living in Fitchburg, WI

Population 32,619 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,373
Median home value$417,200
Median household income$86,516

The median rent in Fitchburg, WI is $1,373/month, 26% higher than the Wisconsin median and 3% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $417,200, 25% higher than the national median. Households earn a median of $86,516 a year, 12% higher than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 19.0%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $54,920/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 4.8×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $2,110/mo

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Fitchburg vs. Wisconsin vs. U.S.

FitchburgWisconsinU.S.
Median rent$1,373$1,087$1,413
Median home value$417,200$266,500$332,700
Median household income$86,516$77,485$80,734
Homeownership rate47.6%67.8%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher57.7%33.4%35.7%
Poverty rate9.3%10.6%12.5%
Unemployment rate1.9%3.2%5.2%
Work from home16.1%13.1%15.1%
Median age34.440.238.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Fitchburg, WI?

The median gross rent in Fitchburg, WI is $1,373 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in Fitchburg, WI?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $54,920 a year in gross income.

Is Fitchburg, WI expensive to live in?

Rent there is 3% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 4.8 times the median household income.

Other cities in Wisconsin

Milwaukee, WIRent $1,059 · Income $54,234Madison, WIRent $1,413 · Income $78,050Green Bay, WIRent $932 · Income $66,206Kenosha, WIRent $1,186 · Income $71,239Racine, WIRent $1,033 · Income $57,740Appleton, WIRent $1,030 · Income $80,483

Cities with a similar cost of living

Roseville, MNRent $1,374 · Income $86,930Rosedale, MDRent $1,378 · Income $85,711Daphne, ALRent $1,388 · Income $87,250Brighton, NYRent $1,350 · Income $85,467Richfield, MNRent $1,393 · Income $85,132Drexel Hill, PARent $1,357 · Income $88,168

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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