Counties › Wisconsin

Cost of Living in Shawano County, WI

Population 41,039 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$821
Median home value$194,000
Median household income$66,479

The median rent in Shawano County, WI is $821/month, 24% lower than the Wisconsin median and 42% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $194,000, 42% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $66,479 a year, 14% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 14.8%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $32,840/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 2.9×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $981/mo

Run your own numbers: mortgage calculator · hourly to salary

Shawano County vs. Wisconsin vs. U.S.

Shawano CountyWisconsinU.S.
Median rent$821$1,087$1,413
Median home value$194,000$266,500$332,700
Median household income$66,479$77,485$80,734
Homeownership rate77.5%67.8%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher19.1%33.4%35.7%
Poverty rate11.1%10.6%12.5%
Unemployment rate2.6%3.2%5.2%
Work from home9.3%13.1%15.1%
Median age45.640.238.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Shawano County, WI?

The median gross rent in Shawano County, WI is $821 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

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

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $32,840 a year in gross income.

Is Shawano County, WI expensive to live in?

Rent there is 42% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 2.9 times the median household income.

Other counties in Wisconsin

Milwaukee County, WIRent $1,101 · Income $64,435Dane County, WIRent $1,398 · Income $89,975Waukesha County, WIRent $1,356 · Income $106,076Brown County, WIRent $1,031 · Income $79,649Racine County, WIRent $1,080 · Income $78,096Outagamie County, WIRent $1,057 · Income $85,069

Counties with a similar cost of living

Newton County, MORent $817 · Income $66,301Noble County, OKRent $826 · Income $66,365Logan County, ILRent $829 · Income $66,358Adams County, ILRent $828 · Income $66,220Pointe Coupee Parish, LARent $817 · Income $65,961Henry County, IARent $820 · Income $67,436

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.

Explore more

Wix Alternatives for Small Businesses & Freelancers (2026)Best Web Hosting for First-Time Site Owners (2026)Mortgage Payment CalculatorDiscount CalculatorPlay: Tide Pool PopPlay: Orbit Dodge
Get the best finds weekly

New tools, top deals and new pages — one short email a week. No spam.