salaryRent is lower than in 84% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 18.1 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $42,440 a year. That is $20 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 30 of 156 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Neenah?
Share of households by yearly income. 27.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Neenah
| Size | Neenah | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $842 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,207 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,125 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,376 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Neenah overall?
Everyday prices in the Oshkosh-Neenah metro area are 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.9, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Neenah
Life in Neenah
What jobs pay in Neenah
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $144,150 | 8.8% |
| Physician Assistant | $135,790 | 9.4% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $129,860 | 9.8% |
| Lawyer | $115,290 | 11.0% |
| Operations Manager | $111,210 | 11.4% |
| Software Developer | $104,000 | 12.2% |
| Dental Hygienist | $93,850 | 13.6% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $91,630 | 13.9% |
| Registered Nurse | $87,340 | 14.6% |
| Plumber | $86,320 | 14.7% |
| Carpenter | $84,430 | 15.1% |
| Civil Engineer | $82,760 | 15.4% |
| Police Officer | $80,200 | 15.9% |
| Accountant | $77,580 | 16.4% |
| Electrician | $77,080 | 16.5% |
| Market Research Analyst | $63,060 | 20.2% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $60,960 | 20.9% |
| HVAC Technician | $60,530 | 21.0% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,150 | 21.2% |
| Truck Driver | $59,490 | 21.4% |
| Firefighter | $51,520 | 24.7% |
| Medical Assistant | $48,230 | 26.4% |
| Warehouse Worker | $45,970 | 27.7% |
| Nursing Assistant | $44,590 | 28.6% |
| Customer Service Representative | $43,240 | 29.4% |
| Restaurant Cook | $36,500 | 34.9% |
| Retail Salesperson | $32,690 | 38.9% |
| Cashier | $30,550 | 41.7% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $29,840 | 42.7% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Neenah?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $401 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $210,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $21,070 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Neenah, WI?
Renting in Neenah costs a median of about $1,061 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Wisconsin median is $1,305.
How much do I need to make to live in Neenah?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $42,440 a year, or $20 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Neenah cheap or expensive?
Neenah is rated Cheap: rent takes 15.7% of the typical household income of $81,291. It ranks 30th cheapest of 156 Wisconsin cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Neenah?
The median homeowner in Neenah pays $3,477 a year in property taxes, about 1.65% of the median home value.
Is Neenah more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 7% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Neenah?
The median home value in Neenah is $210,700, about 2.6 times the typical yearly household income.
27,336 people live in Neenah. Numbers are typical (middle) values.