States › Wisconsin › Kaukauna

Is Kaukauna, WI expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 15 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,09937% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$86,674about $7,223/month · same as U.S. average
🔑 House price$225,70032% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 82% 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 $43,960 a year. That is $21 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 38 of 156 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Kaukauna
$1,099
Cudahy
$1,375
Ashwaubenon
$1,230
Menasha
$1,223
Marshfield
$822
Wisconsin Rapids
$986
River Falls
$1,228

How much do households earn in Kaukauna?

Under $25k
10.4%
$25k–50k
19.2%
$50k–100k
40.9%
$100k–150k
17.1%
$150k+
8.8%

Share of households by yearly income. 25.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Kaukauna

SizeKaukaunaU.S. average
1 bedroom$931$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,171$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,469$1,698
4 bedrooms$2,022$2,098

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

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

Taxes and bills in Kaukauna

🏛️ Property tax$3,383a year · 1.50% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$154a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Kaukauna

Commute to work21 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree25.1%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home71.1%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line7.8%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Kaukauna?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $467 a month less.

Renting
$1,099
Owning
$1,566

Owning assumes a typical $225,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $22,570 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Kaukauna, WI?

Renting in Kaukauna costs a median of about $1,099 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Wisconsin median is $1,305.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $43,960 a year, or $21 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Kaukauna cheap or expensive?

Kaukauna is rated Cheap: rent takes 15.2% of the typical household income of $86,674. It ranks 38th cheapest of 156 Wisconsin cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Kaukauna?

The median homeowner in Kaukauna pays $3,383 a year in property taxes, about 1.50% of the median home value.

Is Kaukauna 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 Kaukauna?

The median home value in Kaukauna is $225,700, about 2.6 times the typical yearly household income.

17,706 people live in Kaukauna. Numbers are typical (middle) values.