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Is Burlington, WI expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 15 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,15234% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$89,967about $7,497/month · 3% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$276,60017% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 79% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.1 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $46,080 a year. That is $22 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 49 of 156 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Burlington
$1,152
Marinette
$946
Waupun
$1,261
Two Rivers
$1,157
Lisbon
$1,516
Holmen
$1,367
Hobart
$1,432

How much do households earn in Burlington?

Under $25k
13.2%
$25k–50k
19.7%
$50k–100k
35.3%
$100k–150k
20.2%
$150k+
8.6%

Share of households by yearly income. 28.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Burlington

SizeBurlingtonU.S. average
1 bedroom$943$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,103$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,765$1,698

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

How expensive is Burlington 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 Burlington, so the Wisconsin figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Burlington

🏛️ Property tax$4,250a year · 1.54% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$167a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Burlington

Commute to work21.5 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree28.8%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home56.7%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line7%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.2%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Burlington?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $767 a month less.

Renting
$1,152
Owning
$1,919

Owning assumes a typical $276,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $27,660 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Burlington, WI?

Renting in Burlington costs a median of about $1,152 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Wisconsin median is $1,305.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $46,080 a year, or $22 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Burlington cheap or expensive?

Burlington is rated Cheap: rent takes 15.4% of the typical household income of $89,967. It ranks 49th cheapest of 156 Wisconsin cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Burlington?

The median homeowner in Burlington pays $4,250 a year in property taxes, about 1.54% of the median home value.

Is Burlington 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 Burlington?

The median home value in Burlington is $276,600, about 3.1 times the typical yearly household income.

10,987 people live in Burlington. Numbers are typical (middle) values.