salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 19.3 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $33,000 a year. That is $16 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 5 of 156 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Sparta?
Share of households by yearly income. 14.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Sparta
| Size | Sparta | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $447 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $596 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $962 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,220 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Sparta 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 Sparta, so the Wisconsin figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Sparta
Life in Sparta
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Sparta?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $428 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $180,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $18,060 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Sparta, WI?
Renting in Sparta costs a median of about $825 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Wisconsin median is $1,305.
How much do I need to make to live in Sparta?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $33,000 a year, or $16 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Sparta cheap or expensive?
Sparta is rated Cheap: rent takes 14.1% of the typical household income of $70,073. It ranks 5th cheapest of 156 Wisconsin cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Sparta?
The median homeowner in Sparta pays $2,963 a year in property taxes, about 1.64% of the median home value.
Is Sparta 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 Sparta?
The median home value in Sparta is $180,600, about 2.6 times the typical yearly household income.
9,950 people live in Sparta. Numbers are typical (middle) values.