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Is Fort Atkinson, WI expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 15 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,06339% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$85,527about $7,127/month · 2% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$211,80036% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 84% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $42,520 a year. That is $20 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 32 of 156 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Fort Atkinson
$1,063
Grafton
$1,615
Brown Deer
$1,638
Cedarburg
$1,786
Port Washington
$1,106
Baraboo
$1,548
Sussex
$1,737

How much do households earn in Fort Atkinson?

Under $25k
11.5%
$25k–50k
21.9%
$50k–100k
42.9%
$100k–150k
16.2%
$150k+
4.8%

Share of households by yearly income. 20.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Fort Atkinson

SizeFort AtkinsonU.S. average
Studio$744$1,338
1 bedroom$790$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,141$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,438$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,426$2,098

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

How expensive is Fort Atkinson 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 Fort Atkinson, so the Wisconsin figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Fort Atkinson

🏛️ Property tax$3,637a year · 1.72% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$166a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Fort Atkinson

Commute to work20.2 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree26.2%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home68.5%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line6.7%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4.5%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Fort Atkinson?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $407 a month less.

Renting
$1,063
Owning
$1,470

Owning assumes a typical $211,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $21,180 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Fort Atkinson, WI?

Renting in Fort Atkinson costs a median of about $1,063 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Wisconsin median is $1,305.

How much do I need to make to live in Fort Atkinson?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $42,520 a year, or $20 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Fort Atkinson cheap or expensive?

Fort Atkinson is rated Cheap: rent takes 14.9% of the typical household income of $85,527. It ranks 32nd cheapest of 156 Wisconsin cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Fort Atkinson?

The median homeowner in Fort Atkinson pays $3,637 a year in property taxes, about 1.72% of the median home value.

Is Fort Atkinson 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 Fort Atkinson?

The median home value in Fort Atkinson is $211,800, about 2.5 times the typical yearly household income.

12,463 people live in Fort Atkinson. Numbers are typical (middle) values.