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Is Mayville, WI expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 15 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$92347% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$72,080about $6,007/month · 17% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$193,00042% 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 17.8 minutes.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $36,920 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 13 of 156 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Mayville
$923
Bristol
$1,469
West Salem
$1,505
Summit
$1,786
Richland Center
$718
Lake Wisconsin
$1,675
North Fond du Lac
$1,355

How much do households earn in Mayville?

Under $25k
8.7%
$25k–50k
31.7%
$50k–100k
36.6%
$100k–150k
16.6%
$150k+
4.4%

Share of households by yearly income. 21.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Mayville

SizeMayvilleU.S. average
1 bedroom$707$1,324
2 bedrooms$899$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,454$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Mayville

🏛️ Property tax$3,131a year · 1.62% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$139a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Mayville

Commute to work17.8 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree19.3%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home72%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line6.6%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4.3%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Mayville?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $416 a month less.

Renting
$923
Owning
$1,339

Owning assumes a typical $193,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $19,300 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Mayville, WI?

Renting in Mayville costs a median of about $923 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Wisconsin median is $1,305.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $36,920 a year, or $18 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Mayville cheap or expensive?

Mayville is rated Cheap: rent takes 15.4% of the typical household income of $72,080. It ranks 13th cheapest of 156 Wisconsin cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Mayville?

The median homeowner in Mayville pays $3,131 a year in property taxes, about 1.62% of the median home value.

Is Mayville 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 Mayville?

The median home value in Mayville is $193,000, about 2.7 times the typical yearly household income.

5,228 people live in Mayville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.