salaryRent is lower than in 62% of U.S. cities. That makes it a rare mix of above-average pay and below-average rent. A typical house costs about 3.7 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 19.2 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $57,280 a year. That is $28 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 97 of 156 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Hobart?
Share of households by yearly income. 41.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Hobart
| Size | Hobart | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,576 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,264 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,383 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,969 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $875 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Hobart 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 Hobart, so the Wisconsin figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Hobart
Life in Hobart
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Hobart?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,441 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $414,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $41,400 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Hobart, WI?
Renting in Hobart costs a median of about $1,432 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Wisconsin median is $1,305.
How much do I need to make to live in Hobart?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $57,280 a year, or $28 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Hobart cheap or expensive?
Hobart is rated Cheap: rent takes 15.4% of the typical household income of $111,560. It ranks 97th cheapest of 156 Wisconsin cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Hobart?
The median homeowner in Hobart pays $5,016 a year in property taxes, about 1.21% of the median home value.
Is Hobart 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 Hobart?
The median home value in Hobart is $414,000, about 3.7 times the typical yearly household income.
10,610 people live in Hobart. Numbers are typical (middle) values.