salaryRent is lower than in 80% of U.S. cities. That makes it a rare mix of above-average pay and below-average rent. A typical house costs about 3.4 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 32.3 minutes each way. Most homes (78.8%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $45,200 a year. That is $22 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 44 of 156 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Slinger?
Share of households by yearly income. 36.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Slinger
| Size | Slinger | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $855 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,427 | $1,509 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Slinger 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 Slinger, so the Wisconsin figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Slinger
Life in Slinger
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Slinger?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,416 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $367,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $36,700 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Slinger, WI?
Renting in Slinger costs a median of about $1,130 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Wisconsin median is $1,305.
How much do I need to make to live in Slinger?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $45,200 a year, or $22 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Slinger cheap or expensive?
Slinger is rated Cheap: rent takes 12.4% of the typical household income of $109,364. It ranks 44th cheapest of 156 Wisconsin cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Slinger?
The median homeowner in Slinger pays $4,254 a year in property taxes, about 1.16% of the median home value.
Is Slinger 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 Slinger?
The median home value in Slinger is $367,000, about 3.4 times the typical yearly household income.
6,307 people live in Slinger. Numbers are typical (middle) values.