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Is Caledonia, WI expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 16 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,33924% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$100,464about $8,372/month · 15% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$303,4009% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 67% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.0 years of household income. Most homes (80.9%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $53,560 a year. That is $26 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 82 of 156 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Caledonia
$1,339
Mequon
$1,625
De Pere
$1,094
Muskego
$1,216
Stevens Point
$979
Superior
$1,247
Neenah
$1,061

How much do households earn in Caledonia?

Under $25k
7.5%
$25k–50k
19.8%
$50k–100k
35.9%
$100k–150k
21.8%
$150k+
13.1%

Share of households by yearly income. 34.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Caledonia

SizeCaledoniaU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,107$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,241$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,606$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Caledonia

🏛️ Property tax$4,596a year · 1.51% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$189a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Caledonia

Commute to work25.8 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree32.2%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home80.9%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line4.5%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.2%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Caledonia?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $766 a month less.

Renting
$1,339
Owning
$2,105

Owning assumes a typical $303,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $30,340 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Caledonia, WI?

Renting in Caledonia costs a median of about $1,339 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Wisconsin median is $1,305.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $53,560 a year, or $26 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Caledonia cheap or expensive?

Caledonia is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.0% of the typical household income of $100,464. It ranks 82nd cheapest of 156 Wisconsin cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Caledonia?

The median homeowner in Caledonia pays $4,596 a year in property taxes, about 1.51% of the median home value.

Is Caledonia 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 Caledonia?

The median home value in Caledonia is $303,400, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.

25,257 people live in Caledonia. Numbers are typical (middle) values.