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Is Menasha, WI expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 21 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,22330% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$69,777about $5,815/month · 20% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$191,80042% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 74% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $48,920 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 61 of 156 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Menasha
$1,223
Marshfield
$822
Cudahy
$1,375
Wisconsin Rapids
$986
Kaukauna
$1,099
Oconomowoc
$1,631
Fox Crossing
$1,069

How much do households earn in Menasha?

Under $25k
16.0%
$25k–50k
25.7%
$50k–100k
36.3%
$100k–150k
13.0%
$150k+
5.3%

Share of households by yearly income. 18.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Menasha

SizeMenashaU.S. average
Studio$714$1,338
1 bedroom$808$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,034$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,461$1,698
4 bedrooms$932$2,098

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

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

Taxes and bills in Menasha

🏛️ Property tax$3,621a year · 1.89% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$106a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Menasha

Commute to work21.5 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree25.8%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home64.3%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line12%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.2%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Menasha?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $108 a month less.

Renting
$1,223
Owning
$1,331

Owning assumes a typical $191,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $19,180 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Menasha, WI?

Renting in Menasha costs a median of about $1,223 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Wisconsin median is $1,305.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $48,920 a year, or $24 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Menasha cheap or expensive?

Menasha is rated OK: rent takes 21.0% of the typical household income of $69,777. It ranks 61st cheapest of 156 Wisconsin cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Menasha?

The median homeowner in Menasha pays $3,621 a year in property taxes, about 1.89% of the median home value.

Is Menasha 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 Menasha?

The median home value in Menasha is $191,800, about 2.7 times the typical yearly household income.

18,273 people live in Menasha. Numbers are typical (middle) values.