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Is North Fond du Lac, WI expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 24 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,35523% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$67,764about $5,647/month · 22% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$155,10053% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 66% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $54,200 a year. That is $26 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 84 of 156 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

North Fond du Lac
$1,355
Lake Wisconsin
$1,675
West Salem
$1,505
Columbus
$967
Prairie du Chien
$879
Mayville
$923
Berlin
$920

How much do households earn in North Fond du Lac?

Under $25k
16.9%
$25k–50k
28.4%
$50k–100k
32.7%
$100k–150k
16.6%
$150k+
5.5%

Share of households by yearly income. 22.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in North Fond du Lac

SizeNorth Fond du LacU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,013$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,241$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,407$1,698

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

How expensive is North Fond du Lac 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 North Fond du Lac, so the Wisconsin figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in North Fond du Lac

🏛️ Property tax$2,722a year · 1.75% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$164a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in North Fond du Lac

Commute to work23.2 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree14.9%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home55.7%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line12.3%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment8.2%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in North Fond du Lac?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $279 a month less than renting.

Renting
$1,355
Owning
$1,076

Owning assumes a typical $155,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $15,510 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in North Fond du Lac, WI?

Renting in North Fond du Lac costs a median of about $1,355 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Wisconsin median is $1,305.

How much do I need to make to live in North Fond du Lac?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $54,200 a year, or $26 an hour at a full-time job.

Is North Fond du Lac cheap or expensive?

North Fond du Lac is rated OK: rent takes 24.0% of the typical household income of $67,764. It ranks 84th cheapest of 156 Wisconsin cities we track.

How much are property taxes in North Fond du Lac?

The median homeowner in North Fond du Lac pays $2,722 a year in property taxes, about 1.75% of the median home value.

Is North Fond du Lac 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 North Fond du Lac?

The median home value in North Fond du Lac is $155,100, about 2.3 times the typical yearly household income.

5,392 people live in North Fond du Lac. Numbers are typical (middle) values.