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Is Jackson, WI expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 17 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,42619% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$100,484about $8,374/month · 15% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$321,5003% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 62% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.2 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $57,040 a year. That is $27 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 94 of 156 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Jackson
$1,426
Antigo
$737
Ashland
$909
Somers
$1,844
Ripon
$1,199
Mount Horeb
$1,305
Jefferson
$1,401

How much do households earn in Jackson?

Under $25k
6.8%
$25k–50k
15.8%
$50k–100k
43.3%
$100k–150k
20.1%
$150k+
11.3%

Share of households by yearly income. 31.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Jackson

SizeJacksonU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,101$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,296$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,525$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Jackson

🏛️ Property tax$4,235a year · 1.32% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$175a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Jackson

Commute to work27.5 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree35.7%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home69.7%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line6%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment1.5%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Jackson?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $805 a month less.

Renting
$1,426
Owning
$2,231

Owning assumes a typical $321,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $32,150 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Jackson, WI?

Renting in Jackson costs a median of about $1,426 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Wisconsin median is $1,305.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $57,040 a year, or $27 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Jackson cheap or expensive?

Jackson is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.0% of the typical household income of $100,484. It ranks 94th cheapest of 156 Wisconsin cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Jackson?

The median homeowner in Jackson pays $4,235 a year in property taxes, about 1.32% of the median home value.

Is Jackson 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 Jackson?

The median home value in Jackson is $321,500, about 3.2 times the typical yearly household income.

8,003 people live in Jackson. Numbers are typical (middle) values.