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Is Sturgeon Bay, WI expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 21 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,12136% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$64,630about $5,386/month · 26% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$236,30029% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 81% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.7 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 13.3 minutes.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $44,840 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 43 of 156 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Sturgeon Bay
$1,121
Sparta
$825
Hartland
$1,888
Tomah
$992
Shawano
$957
Reedsburg
$1,101
Windsor
$1,786

How much do households earn in Sturgeon Bay?

Under $25k
15.5%
$25k–50k
27.3%
$50k–100k
31.2%
$100k–150k
13.5%
$150k+
6.3%

Share of households by yearly income. 19.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Sturgeon Bay

SizeSturgeon BayU.S. average
Studio$1,137$1,338
1 bedroom$1,032$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,249$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,319$1,698

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

How expensive is Sturgeon Bay 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 Sturgeon Bay, so the Wisconsin figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Sturgeon Bay

🏛️ Property tax$3,961a year · 1.68% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$116a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Sturgeon Bay

Commute to work13.3 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree25%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home60.4%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line9.2%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.2%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Sturgeon Bay?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $519 a month less.

Renting
$1,121
Owning
$1,640

Owning assumes a typical $236,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $23,630 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Sturgeon Bay, WI?

Renting in Sturgeon Bay costs a median of about $1,121 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Wisconsin median is $1,305.

How much do I need to make to live in Sturgeon Bay?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $44,840 a year, or $22 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Sturgeon Bay cheap or expensive?

Sturgeon Bay is rated OK: rent takes 20.8% of the typical household income of $64,630. It ranks 43rd cheapest of 156 Wisconsin cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Sturgeon Bay?

The median homeowner in Sturgeon Bay pays $3,961 a year in property taxes, about 1.68% of the median home value.

Is Sturgeon Bay 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 Sturgeon Bay?

The median home value in Sturgeon Bay is $236,300, about 3.7 times the typical yearly household income.

9,806 people live in Sturgeon Bay. Numbers are typical (middle) values.