salaryRent is lower than in 90% 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 15.9 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $38,560 a year. That is $19 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 18 of 156 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Rhinelander?
Share of households by yearly income. 15.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Rhinelander
| Size | Rhinelander | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $776 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $693 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $913 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,192 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Rhinelander 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 Rhinelander, so the Wisconsin figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Rhinelander
Life in Rhinelander
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Rhinelander?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $92 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $125,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $12,570 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Rhinelander, WI?
Renting in Rhinelander costs a median of about $964 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Wisconsin median is $1,305.
How much do I need to make to live in Rhinelander?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $38,560 a year, or $19 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Rhinelander cheap or expensive?
Rhinelander is rated OK: rent takes 20.9% of the typical household income of $55,458. It ranks 18th cheapest of 156 Wisconsin cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Rhinelander?
The median homeowner in Rhinelander pays $1,921 a year in property taxes, about 1.53% of the median home value.
Is Rhinelander 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 Rhinelander?
The median home value in Rhinelander is $125,700, about 2.3 times the typical yearly household income.
8,316 people live in Rhinelander. Numbers are typical (middle) values.