salaryRent is lower than in 62% 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 18.9 minutes. Most homes (87.2%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $57,080 a year. That is $27 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 95 of 156 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Rib Mountain?
Share of households by yearly income. 36.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Rib Mountain
| Size | Rib Mountain | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,094 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,903 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Rib Mountain 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 Rib Mountain, so the Wisconsin figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Rib Mountain
Life in Rib Mountain
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Rib Mountain?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $349 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $255,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $25,590 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Rib Mountain, WI?
Renting in Rib Mountain costs a median of about $1,427 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Wisconsin median is $1,305.
How much do I need to make to live in Rib Mountain?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $57,080 a year, or $27 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Rib Mountain cheap or expensive?
Rib Mountain is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.8% of the typical household income of $101,696. It ranks 95th cheapest of 156 Wisconsin cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Rib Mountain?
The median homeowner in Rib Mountain pays $3,701 a year in property taxes, about 1.45% of the median home value.
Is Rib Mountain 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 Rib Mountain?
The median home value in Rib Mountain is $255,900, about 2.5 times the typical yearly household income.
7,289 people live in Rib Mountain. Numbers are typical (middle) values.