salaryRent is higher than in 54% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.5 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 18.9 minutes. It is a highly educated city: 57.7% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $69,520 a year. That is $33 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 127 of 156 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Fitchburg?
Share of households by yearly income. 32.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Fitchburg
| Size | Fitchburg | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,336 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,357 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,657 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,679 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,349 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Fitchburg 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 Fitchburg, so the Wisconsin figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Fitchburg
Life in Fitchburg
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Fitchburg?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,157 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $417,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $41,720 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Fitchburg, WI?
Renting in Fitchburg costs a median of about $1,738 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Wisconsin median is $1,305.
How much do I need to make to live in Fitchburg?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $69,520 a year, or $33 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Fitchburg cheap or expensive?
Fitchburg is rated OK: rent takes 22.4% of the typical household income of $93,308. It ranks 127th cheapest of 156 Wisconsin cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Fitchburg?
The median homeowner in Fitchburg pays $7,187 a year in property taxes, about 1.72% of the median home value.
Is Fitchburg 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 Fitchburg?
The median home value in Fitchburg is $417,200, about 4.5 times the typical yearly household income.
32,619 people live in Fitchburg. Numbers are typical (middle) values.