salaryRent is lower than in 69% of U.S. cities. That makes it a rare mix of above-average pay and below-average rent. A typical house costs about 3.3 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $52,200 a year. That is $25 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 79 of 156 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Mount Horeb?
Share of households by yearly income. 40.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Mount Horeb
| Size | Mount Horeb | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,214 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,278 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,573 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Mount Horeb 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 Mount Horeb, so the Wisconsin figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Mount Horeb
Life in Mount Horeb
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Mount Horeb?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,393 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $388,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $38,890 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Mount Horeb, WI?
Renting in Mount Horeb costs a median of about $1,305 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Wisconsin median is $1,305.
How much do I need to make to live in Mount Horeb?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $52,200 a year, or $25 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Mount Horeb cheap or expensive?
Mount Horeb is rated Cheap: rent takes 13.5% of the typical household income of $116,323. It ranks 79th cheapest of 156 Wisconsin cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Mount Horeb?
The median homeowner in Mount Horeb pays $5,832 a year in property taxes, about 1.50% of the median home value.
Is Mount Horeb 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 Mount Horeb?
The median home value in Mount Horeb is $388,900, about 3.3 times the typical yearly household income.
7,736 people live in Mount Horeb. Numbers are typical (middle) values.