salaryRent is lower than in 62% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (76.8%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $57,120 a year. That is $27 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 96 of 156 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Mount Pleasant?
Share of households by yearly income. 33.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Mount Pleasant
| Size | Mount Pleasant | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,030 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,242 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,557 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,461 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Mount Pleasant overall?
Everyday prices in the Racine-Mount Pleasant metro area are 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.0, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Mount Pleasant
Life in Mount Pleasant
What jobs pay in Mount Pleasant
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $144,090 | 11.9% |
| Physician Assistant | $134,290 | 12.8% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $131,600 | 13.0% |
| Lawyer | $106,900 | 16.0% |
| Operations Manager | $106,740 | 16.1% |
| Software Developer | $101,220 | 16.9% |
| Dental Hygienist | $95,310 | 18.0% |
| Civil Engineer | $94,390 | 18.2% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $94,340 | 18.2% |
| Registered Nurse | $89,090 | 19.2% |
| Electrician | $82,510 | 20.8% |
| Police Officer | $77,840 | 22.0% |
| Accountant | $77,520 | 22.1% |
| Plumber | $77,070 | 22.2% |
| Market Research Analyst | $70,660 | 24.3% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $64,850 | 26.4% |
| Firefighter | $63,590 | 26.9% |
| HVAC Technician | $61,740 | 27.8% |
| Carpenter | $60,920 | 28.1% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,840 | 28.2% |
| Truck Driver | $59,790 | 28.7% |
| Medical Assistant | $49,480 | 34.6% |
| Customer Service Representative | $46,790 | 36.6% |
| Nursing Assistant | $45,710 | 37.5% |
| Warehouse Worker | $45,430 | 37.7% |
| Restaurant Cook | $35,800 | 47.9% |
| Retail Salesperson | $30,970 | 55.3% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $30,020 | 57.1% |
| Cashier | $29,970 | 57.2% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Mount Pleasant?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $601 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $292,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $29,240 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Mount Pleasant, WI?
Renting in Mount Pleasant costs a median of about $1,428 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Wisconsin median is $1,305.
How much do I need to make to live in Mount Pleasant?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $57,120 a year, or $27 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Mount Pleasant cheap or expensive?
Mount Pleasant is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.3% of the typical household income of $98,808. It ranks 96th cheapest of 156 Wisconsin cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Mount Pleasant?
The median homeowner in Mount Pleasant pays $4,552 a year in property taxes, about 1.56% of the median home value.
Is Mount Pleasant more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 4% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Mount Pleasant?
The median home value in Mount Pleasant is $292,400, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.
27,953 people live in Mount Pleasant. Numbers are typical (middle) values.