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Is Lisbon, WI expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 14 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,51614% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$133,432about $11,119/month · 53% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$414,50025% higher than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 57% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.1 years of household income. Most homes (94.2%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $60,640 a year. That is $29 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 102 of 156 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Lisbon
$1,516
Hobart
$1,432
Monroe
$901
New Richmond
$1,747
Burlington
$1,152
Marinette
$946
Waupun
$1,261

How much do households earn in Lisbon?

Under $25k
6.6%
$25k–50k
17.0%
$50k–100k
25.0%
$100k–150k
25.6%
$150k+
25.3%

Share of households by yearly income. 50.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.

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

Taxes and bills in Lisbon

🏛️ Property tax$4,727a year · 1.14% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$218a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Lisbon

Commute to work22 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree42.3%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home94.2%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line3.2%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Lisbon?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,360 a month less.

Renting
$1,516
Owning
$2,876

Owning assumes a typical $414,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $41,450 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Lisbon, WI?

Renting in Lisbon costs a median of about $1,516 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Wisconsin median is $1,305.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $60,640 a year, or $29 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Lisbon cheap or expensive?

Lisbon is rated Cheap: rent takes 13.6% of the typical household income of $133,432. It ranks 102nd cheapest of 156 Wisconsin cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Lisbon?

The median homeowner in Lisbon pays $4,727 a year in property taxes, about 1.14% of the median home value.

Is Lisbon 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 Lisbon?

The median home value in Lisbon is $414,500, about 3.1 times the typical yearly household income.

10,736 people live in Lisbon. Numbers are typical (middle) values.