salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.3 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 17 minutes. Most households rent (61%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $35,080 a year. That is $17 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 8 of 156 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Platteville?
Share of households by yearly income. 14.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Platteville
| Size | Platteville | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $702 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $856 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $992 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,202 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,533 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Platteville 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 Platteville, so the Wisconsin figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Platteville
Life in Platteville
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Platteville?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $511 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $200,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $20,010 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Platteville, WI?
Renting in Platteville costs a median of about $877 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Wisconsin median is $1,305.
How much do I need to make to live in Platteville?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $35,080 a year, or $17 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Platteville cheap or expensive?
Platteville is rated OK: rent takes 22.6% of the typical household income of $46,465. It ranks 8th cheapest of 156 Wisconsin cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Platteville?
The median homeowner in Platteville pays $3,404 a year in property taxes, about 1.70% of the median home value.
Is Platteville 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 Platteville?
The median home value in Platteville is $200,100, about 4.3 times the typical yearly household income.
11,499 people live in Platteville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.