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Is Antigo, WI expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 18 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$73758% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$49,093about $4,091/month · 44% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$104,80069% lower than U.S. average

Rent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $29,480 a year. That is $14 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Wisconsin cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Wisconsin. It is number 3 of 156 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Antigo
$737
Jackson
$1,426
Somers
$1,844
Ashland
$909
Rhinelander
$964
Ripon
$1,199
Kronenwetter
$1,266

How much do households earn in Antigo?

Under $25k
24.1%
$25k–50k
32.6%
$50k–100k
25.6%
$100k–150k
4.5%
$150k+
3.5%

Share of households by yearly income. 8.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Antigo

SizeAntigoU.S. average
Studio$691$1,338
1 bedroom$613$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,031$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,034$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Antigo overall?

Everyday prices in Wisconsin overall are 6% below the U.S. average (index 94.1, U.S. = 100).

Housing
79
Goods (food, clothes…)
94
Utilities
90
Other services
100
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Antigo, so the Wisconsin figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Antigo

🏛️ Property tax$1,499a year · 1.43% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$91a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Antigo

Commute to work20 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree14.2%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home62.2%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line19.5%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4.5%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Antigo?

About the same. Renting and owning cost within $10 of each other each month.

Renting
$737
Owning
$727

Owning assumes a typical $104,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $10,480 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Antigo, WI?

Renting in Antigo costs a median of about $737 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Wisconsin median is $1,305.

How much do I need to make to live in Antigo?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $29,480 a year, or $14 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Antigo cheap or expensive?

Antigo is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.0% of the typical household income of $49,093. It ranks 3rd cheapest of 156 Wisconsin cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Antigo?

The median homeowner in Antigo pays $1,499 a year in property taxes, about 1.43% of the median home value.

Is Antigo 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 Antigo?

The median home value in Antigo is $104,800, about 2.1 times the typical yearly household income.

8,069 people live in Antigo. Numbers are typical (middle) values.