salaryRent is lower than in 51% of 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 $65,520 a year. That is $32 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 119 of 156 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Brown Deer?
Share of households by yearly income. 31.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Brown Deer
| Size | Brown Deer | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $812 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,243 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,359 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,212 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Brown Deer 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 Brown Deer, so the Wisconsin figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Brown Deer
Life in Brown Deer
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Brown Deer?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $22 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $239,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $23,930 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Brown Deer, WI?
Renting in Brown Deer costs a median of about $1,638 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Wisconsin median is $1,305.
How much do I need to make to live in Brown Deer?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $65,520 a year, or $32 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Brown Deer cheap or expensive?
Brown Deer is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.4% of the typical household income of $101,351. It ranks 119th cheapest of 156 Wisconsin cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Brown Deer?
The median homeowner in Brown Deer pays $4,826 a year in property taxes, about 2.02% of the median home value.
Is Brown Deer 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 Brown Deer?
The median home value in Brown Deer is $239,300, about 2.4 times the typical yearly household income.
12,564 people live in Brown Deer. Numbers are typical (middle) values.