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Is Kronenwetter, WI expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 12 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,26628% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$124,075about $10,340/month · 42% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$273,30018% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 71% of U.S. cities. That makes it a rare mix of above-average pay and below-average rent. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (85.1%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $50,640 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 71 of 156 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Kronenwetter
$1,266
Mukwonago
$1,263
Rhinelander
$964
Cottage Grove
$1,881
Lake Geneva
$1,346
Monona
$1,716
Sheboygan Falls
$1,097

How much do households earn in Kronenwetter?

Under $25k
5.5%
$25k–50k
13.5%
$50k–100k
33.5%
$100k–150k
35.9%
$150k+
11.9%

Share of households by yearly income. 47.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Kronenwetter

SizeKronenwetterU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,090$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,226$1,509

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

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

Taxes and bills in Kronenwetter

🏛️ Property tax$3,758a year · 1.38% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$153a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Kronenwetter

Commute to work20.3 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree34.3%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home85.1%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line6.7%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment1.2%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Kronenwetter?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $630 a month less.

Renting
$1,266
Owning
$1,896

Owning assumes a typical $273,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $27,330 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Kronenwetter, WI?

Renting in Kronenwetter costs a median of about $1,266 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Wisconsin median is $1,305.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $50,640 a year, or $24 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Kronenwetter cheap or expensive?

Kronenwetter is rated Cheap: rent takes 12.2% of the typical household income of $124,075. It ranks 71st cheapest of 156 Wisconsin cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Kronenwetter?

The median homeowner in Kronenwetter pays $3,758 a year in property taxes, about 1.38% of the median home value.

Is Kronenwetter 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 Kronenwetter?

The median home value in Kronenwetter is $273,300, about 2.2 times the typical yearly household income.

8,395 people live in Kronenwetter. Numbers are typical (middle) values.