salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.4 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 18.9 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $33,240 a year. That is $16 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 7 of 156 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Chippewa Falls?
Share of households by yearly income. 15.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Chippewa Falls
| Size | Chippewa Falls | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,026 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $755 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,064 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,648 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $703 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Chippewa Falls 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 Chippewa Falls, so the Wisconsin figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Chippewa Falls
Life in Chippewa Falls
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Chippewa Falls?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $629 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $210,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $21,040 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Chippewa Falls, WI?
Renting in Chippewa Falls costs a median of about $831 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Wisconsin median is $1,305.
How much do I need to make to live in Chippewa Falls?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $33,240 a year, or $16 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Chippewa Falls cheap or expensive?
Chippewa Falls is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.0% of the typical household income of $62,416. It ranks 7th cheapest of 156 Wisconsin cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Chippewa Falls?
The median homeowner in Chippewa Falls pays $2,762 a year in property taxes, about 1.31% of the median home value.
Is Chippewa Falls 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 Chippewa Falls?
The median home value in Chippewa Falls is $210,400, about 3.4 times the typical yearly household income.
14,782 people live in Chippewa Falls. Numbers are typical (middle) values.