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Is Somers, WI expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 25 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,8445% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$86,806about $7,234/month · same as U.S. average
🔑 House price$315,3005% lower than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 60% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.6 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $73,760 a year. That is $35 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 138 of 156 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Somers
$1,844
Rhinelander
$964
Antigo
$737
Kronenwetter
$1,266
Mukwonago
$1,263
Jackson
$1,426
Cottage Grove
$1,881

How much do households earn in Somers?

Under $25k
14.8%
$25k–50k
18.9%
$50k–100k
33.4%
$100k–150k
17.3%
$150k+
13.9%

Share of households by yearly income. 31.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Somers

SizeSomersU.S. average
Studio$1,016$1,338
1 bedroom$1,116$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,788$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,837$1,698

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

How expensive is Somers 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 Somers, so the Wisconsin figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Somers

🏛️ Property tax$4,764a year · 1.51% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$164a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Somers

Commute to work25.1 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree42%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home63%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line8.7%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment8.4%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Somers?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $344 a month less.

Renting
$1,844
Owning
$2,188

Owning assumes a typical $315,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $31,530 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Somers, WI?

Renting in Somers costs a median of about $1,844 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Wisconsin median is $1,305.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $73,760 a year, or $35 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Somers cheap or expensive?

Somers is rated OK: rent takes 25.5% of the typical household income of $86,806. It ranks 138th cheapest of 156 Wisconsin cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Somers?

The median homeowner in Somers pays $4,764 a year in property taxes, about 1.51% of the median home value.

Is Somers 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 Somers?

The median home value in Somers is $315,300, about 3.6 times the typical yearly household income.

8,216 people live in Somers. Numbers are typical (middle) values.