salaryRent is lower than in 75% of U.S. cities. That makes it a rare mix of above-average pay and below-average rent. A typical house costs about 3.4 years of household income. Most homes (84.8%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $48,640 a year. That is $23 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 58 of 156 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Muskego?
Share of households by yearly income. 44.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Muskego
| Size | Muskego | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,273 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,492 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,473 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,651 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Muskego 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 Muskego, so the Wisconsin figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Muskego
Life in Muskego
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Muskego?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,680 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $417,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $41,740 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Muskego, WI?
Renting in Muskego costs a median of about $1,216 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Wisconsin median is $1,305.
How much do I need to make to live in Muskego?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $48,640 a year, or $23 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Muskego cheap or expensive?
Muskego is rated Cheap: rent takes 12.1% of the typical household income of $121,030. It ranks 58th cheapest of 156 Wisconsin cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Muskego?
The median homeowner in Muskego pays $4,573 a year in property taxes, about 1.10% of the median home value.
Is Muskego 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 Muskego?
The median home value in Muskego is $417,400, about 3.4 times the typical yearly household income.
25,406 people live in Muskego. Numbers are typical (middle) values.