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Is Mukwonago, WI expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 14 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,26328% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$105,987about $8,832/month · 22% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$366,20010% higher than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 72% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.5 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $50,520 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 70 of 156 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Mukwonago
$1,263
Kronenwetter
$1,266
Cottage Grove
$1,881
Rhinelander
$964
Lake Geneva
$1,346
Monona
$1,716
Sheboygan Falls
$1,097

How much do households earn in Mukwonago?

Under $25k
9.7%
$25k–50k
16.0%
$50k–100k
39.1%
$100k–150k
21.2%
$150k+
14.4%

Share of households by yearly income. 35.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Mukwonago

SizeMukwonagoU.S. average
Studio$1,051$1,338
1 bedroom$1,032$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,239$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,599$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Mukwonago

🏛️ Property tax$4,398a year · 1.20% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$182a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Mukwonago

Commute to work22.4 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree37.4%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home73%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line4.2%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4.5%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Mukwonago?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,278 a month less.

Renting
$1,263
Owning
$2,541

Owning assumes a typical $366,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $36,620 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Mukwonago, WI?

Renting in Mukwonago costs a median of about $1,263 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Wisconsin median is $1,305.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $50,520 a year, or $24 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Mukwonago cheap or expensive?

Mukwonago is rated Cheap: rent takes 14.3% of the typical household income of $105,987. It ranks 70th cheapest of 156 Wisconsin cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Mukwonago?

The median homeowner in Mukwonago pays $4,398 a year in property taxes, about 1.20% of the median home value.

Is Mukwonago 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 Mukwonago?

The median home value in Mukwonago is $366,200, about 3.5 times the typical yearly household income.

8,415 people live in Mukwonago. Numbers are typical (middle) values.