salaryRent is higher than in 53% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 18.3 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $68,880 a year. That is $33 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Wisconsin cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Wisconsin. It is number 122 of 156 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Altoona?
Share of households by yearly income. 23.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Altoona
| Size | Altoona | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,130 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,498 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,538 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Altoona overall?
Everyday prices in Wisconsin overall are 6% below the U.S. average (index 94.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Altoona, so the Wisconsin figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Altoona
Life in Altoona
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Altoona?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $105 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $233,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $23,310 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Altoona, WI?
Renting in Altoona costs a median of about $1,722 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Wisconsin median is $1,305.
How much do I need to make to live in Altoona?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $68,880 a year, or $33 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Altoona cheap or expensive?
Altoona is rated OK: rent takes 22.7% of the typical household income of $91,189. It ranks 122nd cheapest of 156 Wisconsin cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Altoona?
The median homeowner in Altoona pays $3,535 a year in property taxes, about 1.52% of the median home value.
Is Altoona more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Wisconsin are 6% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Altoona?
The median home value in Altoona is $233,100, about 2.6 times the typical yearly household income.
8,878 people live in Altoona. Numbers are typical (middle) values.