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Is McFarland, WI expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 22 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,92510% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$105,154about $8,763/month · 21% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$390,10017% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 65% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.7 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 18.9 minutes.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $77,000 a year. That is $37 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 146 of 156 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

McFarland
$1,925
Rice Lake
$1,138
St. Francis
$2,180
Merrill
$437
Plymouth
$1,108
Altoona
$1,722
Windsor
$1,786

How much do households earn in McFarland?

Under $25k
4.0%
$25k–50k
15.8%
$50k–100k
36.0%
$100k–150k
27.6%
$150k+
15.1%

Share of households by yearly income. 42.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in McFarland

SizeMcFarlandU.S. average
Studio$1,262$1,338
1 bedroom$1,255$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,672$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,096$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in McFarland

🏛️ Property tax$6,253a year · 1.60% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$141a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in McFarland

Commute to work18.9 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree49%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home72.7%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line3.8%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.4%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in McFarland?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $782 a month less.

Renting
$1,925
Owning
$2,707

Owning assumes a typical $390,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $39,010 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in McFarland, WI?

Renting in McFarland costs a median of about $1,925 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Wisconsin median is $1,305.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $77,000 a year, or $37 an hour at a full-time job.

Is McFarland cheap or expensive?

McFarland is rated OK: rent takes 22.0% of the typical household income of $105,154. It ranks 146th cheapest of 156 Wisconsin cities we track.

How much are property taxes in McFarland?

The median homeowner in McFarland pays $6,253 a year in property taxes, about 1.60% of the median home value.

Is McFarland 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 McFarland?

The median home value in McFarland is $390,100, about 3.7 times the typical yearly household income.

9,160 people live in McFarland. Numbers are typical (middle) values.