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Is De Pere, WI expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 14 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,09438% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$91,531about $7,628/month · 5% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$280,60016% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 82% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.1 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 17.3 minutes.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $43,760 a year. That is $21 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 36 of 156 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

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

How much do households earn in De Pere?

Under $25k
8.9%
$25k–50k
20.7%
$50k–100k
40.3%
$100k–150k
19.1%
$150k+
8.7%

Share of households by yearly income. 27.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in De Pere

SizeDe PereU.S. average
Studio$1,193$1,338
1 bedroom$917$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,159$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,328$1,698
4 bedrooms$2,085$2,098

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

How expensive is De Pere 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 De Pere, so the Wisconsin figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in De Pere

🏛️ Property tax$4,164a year · 1.48% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$145a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in De Pere

Commute to work17.3 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree37.7%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home65.4%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line5.6%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment1.7%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in De Pere?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $853 a month less.

Renting
$1,094
Owning
$1,947

Owning assumes a typical $280,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $28,060 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in De Pere, WI?

Renting in De Pere costs a median of about $1,094 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Wisconsin median is $1,305.

How much do I need to make to live in De Pere?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $43,760 a year, or $21 an hour at a full-time job.

Is De Pere cheap or expensive?

De Pere is rated Cheap: rent takes 14.3% of the typical household income of $91,531. It ranks 36th cheapest of 156 Wisconsin cities we track.

How much are property taxes in De Pere?

The median homeowner in De Pere pays $4,164 a year in property taxes, about 1.48% of the median home value.

Is De Pere 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 De Pere?

The median home value in De Pere is $280,600, about 3.1 times the typical yearly household income.

25,301 people live in De Pere. Numbers are typical (middle) values.