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Is Marinette, WI expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 18 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$94646% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$63,241about $5,270/month · 27% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$120,20064% lower than U.S. average

Rent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 12.8 minutes.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $37,840 a year. That is $18 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 14 of 156 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Marinette
$946
Waupun
$1,261
Two Rivers
$1,157
Burlington
$1,152
Holmen
$1,367
Platteville
$877
DeForest
$1,565

How much do households earn in Marinette?

Under $25k
15.9%
$25k–50k
29.9%
$50k–100k
32.8%
$100k–150k
13.4%
$150k+
3.9%

Share of households by yearly income. 17.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Marinette

SizeMarinetteU.S. average
1 bedroom$755$1,324
2 bedrooms$977$1,509
3 bedrooms$909$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Marinette

🏛️ Property tax$1,796a year · 1.49% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$139a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Marinette

Commute to work12.8 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree21.5%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home71.2%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line11.8%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.8%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Marinette?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $112 a month less than renting.

Renting
$946
Owning
$834

Owning assumes a typical $120,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $12,020 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Marinette, WI?

Renting in Marinette costs a median of about $946 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Wisconsin median is $1,305.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $37,840 a year, or $18 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Marinette cheap or expensive?

Marinette is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.0% of the typical household income of $63,241. It ranks 14th cheapest of 156 Wisconsin cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Marinette?

The median homeowner in Marinette pays $1,796 a year in property taxes, about 1.49% of the median home value.

Is Marinette 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 Marinette?

The median home value in Marinette is $120,200, about 1.9 times the typical yearly household income.

11,115 people live in Marinette. Numbers are typical (middle) values.