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Is Delafield, WI expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 21 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,8033% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$102,248about $8,521/month · 17% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$555,80067% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 58% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.4 years of household income. It is a highly educated city: 60.3% of adults have a college degree.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $72,120 a year. That is $35 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 135 of 156 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Delafield
$1,803
Lake Hallie
$1,547
Rib Mountain
$1,427
Kimberly
$2,034
Vernon
$1,244
Sturtevant
$1,085
Hales Corners
$1,797

How much do households earn in Delafield?

Under $25k
10.1%
$25k–50k
16.5%
$50k–100k
29.4%
$100k–150k
15.3%
$150k+
27.1%

Share of households by yearly income. 42.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Delafield

SizeDelafieldU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,565$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,567$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,724$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Delafield

🏛️ Property tax$5,920a year · 1.07% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$178a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Delafield

Commute to work24.9 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree60.3%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home61.7%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line5.7%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment1.5%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Delafield?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,053 a month less.

Renting
$1,803
Owning
$3,856

Owning assumes a typical $555,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $55,580 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Delafield, WI?

Renting in Delafield costs a median of about $1,803 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Wisconsin median is $1,305.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $72,120 a year, or $35 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Delafield cheap or expensive?

Delafield is rated OK: rent takes 21.2% of the typical household income of $102,248. It ranks 135th cheapest of 156 Wisconsin cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Delafield?

The median homeowner in Delafield pays $5,920 a year in property taxes, about 1.07% of the median home value.

Is Delafield 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 Delafield?

The median home value in Delafield is $555,800, about 5.4 times the typical yearly household income.

7,202 people live in Delafield. Numbers are typical (middle) values.