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Is Kimberly, WI expensive to live in?

ExpensiveRent takes 32 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,03416% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$75,981about $6,332/month · 13% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$228,10031% lower than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 71% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.0 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 17.3 minutes.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $81,360 a year. That is $39 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 151 of 156 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Kimberly
$2,034
Vernon
$1,244
Rib Mountain
$1,427
Lake Hallie
$1,547
Hales Corners
$1,797
Delafield
$1,803
New London
$950

How much do households earn in Kimberly?

Under $25k
16.0%
$25k–50k
23.8%
$50k–100k
37.0%
$100k–150k
13.5%
$150k+
7.5%

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

Rent by apartment size in Kimberly

SizeKimberlyU.S. average
1 bedroom$781$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,448$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,642$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,837$2,098

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

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

Taxes and bills in Kimberly

🏛️ Property tax$2,991a year · 1.31% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$157a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Kimberly

Commute to work17.3 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree31.1%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home61.8%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line9.9%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment2.8%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Kimberly?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $451 a month less than renting.

Renting
$2,034
Owning
$1,583

Owning assumes a typical $228,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $22,810 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Kimberly, WI?

Renting in Kimberly costs a median of about $2,034 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Wisconsin median is $1,305.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $81,360 a year, or $39 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Kimberly cheap or expensive?

Kimberly is rated Expensive: rent takes 32.1% of the typical household income of $75,981. It ranks 151st cheapest of 156 Wisconsin cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Kimberly?

The median homeowner in Kimberly pays $2,991 a year in property taxes, about 1.31% of the median home value.

Is Kimberly 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 Kimberly?

The median home value in Kimberly is $228,100, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.

7,447 people live in Kimberly. Numbers are typical (middle) values.