salaryRent is higher than in 76% of U.S. cities. Incomes are on the low side for rents this high, so budgets feel tight. A typical house costs about 3.8 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $87,200 a year. That is $42 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 154 of 156 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in St. Francis?
Share of households by yearly income. 22.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in St. Francis
| Size | St. Francis | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $912 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,416 | $1,509 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is St. Francis 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 St. Francis, so the Wisconsin figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in St. Francis
Life in St. Francis
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in St. Francis?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $553 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $234,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $23,450 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in St. Francis, WI?
Renting in St. Francis costs a median of about $2,180 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Wisconsin median is $1,305.
How much do I need to make to live in St. Francis?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $87,200 a year, or $42 an hour at a full-time job.
Is St. Francis cheap or expensive?
St. Francis is rated Expensive: rent takes 42.3% of the typical household income of $61,871. It ranks 154th cheapest of 156 Wisconsin cities we track.
How much are property taxes in St. Francis?
The median homeowner in St. Francis pays $4,592 a year in property taxes, about 1.96% of the median home value.
Is St. Francis 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 St. Francis?
The median home value in St. Francis is $234,500, about 3.8 times the typical yearly household income.
9,004 people live in St. Francis. Numbers are typical (middle) values.