salaryRent is lower than in 76% 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 19.2 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $47,960 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 56 of 156 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Ripon?
Share of households by yearly income. 20.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Ripon
| Size | Ripon | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $672 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,074 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,456 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Ripon 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 Ripon, so the Wisconsin figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Ripon
Life in Ripon
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Ripon?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $15 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $174,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $17,490 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Ripon, WI?
Renting in Ripon costs a median of about $1,199 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Wisconsin median is $1,305.
How much do I need to make to live in Ripon?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $47,960 a year, or $23 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Ripon cheap or expensive?
Ripon is rated OK: rent takes 24.4% of the typical household income of $59,062. It ranks 56th cheapest of 156 Wisconsin cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Ripon?
The median homeowner in Ripon pays $3,080 a year in property taxes, about 1.76% of the median home value.
Is Ripon 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 Ripon?
The median home value in Ripon is $174,900, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.
7,772 people live in Ripon. Numbers are typical (middle) values.