salaryRent is lower than in 74% 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 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $48,840 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 60 of 156 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Plover?
Share of households by yearly income. 26.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Plover
| Size | Plover | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $995 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,128 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,224 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,168 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,674 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Plover 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 Plover, so the Wisconsin figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Plover
Life in Plover
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Plover?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $651 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $269,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $26,980 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Plover, WI?
Renting in Plover costs a median of about $1,221 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Wisconsin median is $1,305.
How much do I need to make to live in Plover?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $48,840 a year, or $23 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Plover cheap or expensive?
Plover is rated Cheap: rent takes 15.4% of the typical household income of $94,953. It ranks 60th cheapest of 156 Wisconsin cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Plover?
The median homeowner in Plover pays $4,157 a year in property taxes, about 1.54% of the median home value.
Is Plover 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 Plover?
The median home value in Plover is $269,800, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.
13,884 people live in Plover. Numbers are typical (middle) values.