salaryRent is lower than in 56% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.0 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 19.3 minutes. It is a highly educated city: 61.7% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $61,280 a year. That is $29 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 103 of 156 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Middleton?
Share of households by yearly income. 36.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Middleton
| Size | Middleton | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,328 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,411 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,884 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,828 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Middleton 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 Middleton, so the Wisconsin figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Middleton
Life in Middleton
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Middleton?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,828 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $484,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $48,420 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Middleton, WI?
Renting in Middleton costs a median of about $1,532 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Wisconsin median is $1,305.
How much do I need to make to live in Middleton?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $61,280 a year, or $29 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Middleton cheap or expensive?
Middleton is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.0% of the typical household income of $96,552. It ranks 103rd cheapest of 156 Wisconsin cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Middleton?
The median homeowner in Middleton pays $7,397 a year in property taxes, about 1.53% of the median home value.
Is Middleton 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 Middleton?
The median home value in Middleton is $484,200, about 5.0 times the typical yearly household income.
22,301 people live in Middleton. Numbers are typical (middle) values.