salaryRent is lower than in 88% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.6 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 17.1 minutes. Most households rent (60%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $39,680 a year. That is $19 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 22 of 156 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Menomonie?
Share of households by yearly income. 15.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Menomonie
| Size | Menomonie | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $686 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $904 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,037 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,338 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,705 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Menomonie overall?
Everyday prices in Wisconsin overall are 6% below the U.S. average (index 94.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Menomonie, so the Wisconsin figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Menomonie
Life in Menomonie
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Menomonie?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $540 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $220,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $22,080 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Menomonie, WI?
Renting in Menomonie costs a median of about $992 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Wisconsin median is $1,305.
How much do I need to make to live in Menomonie?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $39,680 a year, or $19 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Menomonie cheap or expensive?
Menomonie is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.4% of the typical household income of $61,355. It ranks 22nd cheapest of 156 Wisconsin cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Menomonie?
The median homeowner in Menomonie pays $3,616 a year in property taxes, about 1.64% of the median home value.
Is Menomonie 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 Menomonie?
The median home value in Menomonie is $220,800, about 3.6 times the typical yearly household income.
16,539 people live in Menomonie. Numbers are typical (middle) values.