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Is Rothschild, WI expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 14 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,07339% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$95,189about $7,932/month · 9% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$203,60039% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 83% 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 16.4 minutes.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $42,920 a year. That is $21 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 34 of 156 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Rothschild
$1,073
Berlin
$920
Waterford
$1,803
Milton
$1,137
Prairie du Chien
$879
Columbus
$967
Evansville
$1,444

How much do households earn in Rothschild?

Under $25k
14.0%
$25k–50k
16.7%
$50k–100k
38.8%
$100k–150k
22.0%
$150k+
9.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 31.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Rothschild

SizeRothschildU.S. average
1 bedroom$760$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,093$1,509
4 bedrooms$1,490$2,098

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Rothschild overall?

Everyday prices in Wisconsin overall are 6% below the U.S. average (index 94.1, U.S. = 100).

Housing
79
Goods (food, clothes…)
94
Utilities
90
Other services
100
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Rothschild, so the Wisconsin figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Rothschild

🏛️ Property tax$2,970a year · 1.46% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$155a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Rothschild

Commute to work16.4 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree33.6%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home74.7%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line8.4%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment0.3%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Rothschild?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $340 a month less.

Renting
$1,073
Owning
$1,413

Owning assumes a typical $203,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $20,360 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Rothschild, WI?

Renting in Rothschild costs a median of about $1,073 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Wisconsin median is $1,305.

How much do I need to make to live in Rothschild?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $42,920 a year, or $21 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Rothschild cheap or expensive?

Rothschild is rated Cheap: rent takes 13.5% of the typical household income of $95,189. It ranks 34th cheapest of 156 Wisconsin cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Rothschild?

The median homeowner in Rothschild pays $2,970 a year in property taxes, about 1.46% of the median home value.

Is Rothschild 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 Rothschild?

The median home value in Rothschild is $203,600, about 2.1 times the typical yearly household income.

5,600 people live in Rothschild. Numbers are typical (middle) values.