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Is Sturtevant, WI expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 13 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,08538% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$99,920about $8,327/month · 15% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$253,80024% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 83% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (81.9%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $43,400 a year. That is $21 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 35 of 156 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Sturtevant
$1,085
Fox Point
$1,909
Lake Mills
$1,337
Elm Grove
$2,488
Delafield
$1,803
Twin Lakes
$962
Slinger
$1,130

How much do households earn in Sturtevant?

Under $25k
6.5%
$25k–50k
14.7%
$50k–100k
34.8%
$100k–150k
24.3%
$150k+
18.0%

Share of households by yearly income. 42.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Sturtevant

SizeSturtevantU.S. average
2 bedrooms$1,058$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,517$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Sturtevant

🏛️ Property tax$3,586a year · 1.41% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$166a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Sturtevant

Commute to work25.8 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree24.8%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home81.9%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line7.4%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment5.8%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Sturtevant?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $676 a month less.

Renting
$1,085
Owning
$1,761

Owning assumes a typical $253,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $25,380 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Sturtevant, WI?

Renting in Sturtevant costs a median of about $1,085 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Wisconsin median is $1,305.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $43,400 a year, or $21 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Sturtevant cheap or expensive?

Sturtevant is rated Cheap: rent takes 13.0% of the typical household income of $99,920. It ranks 35th cheapest of 156 Wisconsin cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Sturtevant?

The median homeowner in Sturtevant pays $3,586 a year in property taxes, about 1.41% of the median home value.

Is Sturtevant 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 Sturtevant?

The median home value in Sturtevant is $253,800, about 2.5 times the typical yearly household income.

6,772 people live in Sturtevant. Numbers are typical (middle) values.