salaryRent is lower than in 71% 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 $50,920 a year. That is $24 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 72 of 156 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Janesville?
Share of households by yearly income. 20.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Janesville
| Size | Janesville | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,049 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $937 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,180 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,577 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,375 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Janesville overall?
Everyday prices in the Janesville-Beloit metro area are 6% below the U.S. average (index 93.7, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Janesville
Life in Janesville
What jobs pay in Janesville
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $150,120 | 10.2% |
| Physician Assistant | $135,830 | 11.2% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $125,300 | 12.2% |
| Operations Manager | $121,540 | 12.6% |
| Lawyer | $110,380 | 13.8% |
| Software Developer | $105,670 | 14.5% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $99,950 | 15.3% |
| Dental Hygienist | $96,200 | 15.9% |
| Registered Nurse | $93,030 | 16.4% |
| Civil Engineer | $85,740 | 17.8% |
| Electrician | $82,170 | 18.6% |
| Plumber | $79,070 | 19.3% |
| Accountant | $77,100 | 19.8% |
| Carpenter | $75,390 | 20.3% |
| Police Officer | $74,220 | 20.6% |
| Firefighter | $66,000 | 23.1% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $64,000 | 23.9% |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,480 | 24.4% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,220 | 25.4% |
| Truck Driver | $59,800 | 25.5% |
| HVAC Technician | $59,770 | 25.6% |
| Medical Assistant | $46,600 | 32.8% |
| Customer Service Representative | $46,210 | 33.1% |
| Warehouse Worker | $44,590 | 34.3% |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,730 | 38.4% |
| Restaurant Cook | $35,920 | 42.5% |
| Retail Salesperson | $34,000 | 44.9% |
| Cashier | $31,240 | 48.9% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $28,990 | 52.7% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Janesville?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $277 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $223,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $22,340 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Janesville, WI?
Renting in Janesville costs a median of about $1,273 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Wisconsin median is $1,305.
How much do I need to make to live in Janesville?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $50,920 a year, or $24 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Janesville cheap or expensive?
Janesville is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.3% of the typical household income of $79,212. It ranks 72nd cheapest of 156 Wisconsin cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Janesville?
The median homeowner in Janesville pays $3,736 a year in property taxes, about 1.67% of the median home value.
Is Janesville more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 6% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Janesville?
The median home value in Janesville is $223,400, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.
66,030 people live in Janesville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.