salaryRent is lower than in 73% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 16.1 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $49,880 a year. That is $24 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 66 of 156 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Superior?
Share of households by yearly income. 20.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Superior
| Size | Superior | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $806 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $732 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,053 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,569 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,079 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Superior 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 Superior, so the Wisconsin figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Superior
Life in Superior
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Superior?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $5 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $180,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $18,040 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Superior, WI?
Renting in Superior costs a median of about $1,247 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Wisconsin median is $1,305.
How much do I need to make to live in Superior?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $49,880 a year, or $24 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Superior cheap or expensive?
Superior is rated OK: rent takes 21.6% of the typical household income of $69,257. It ranks 66th cheapest of 156 Wisconsin cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Superior?
The median homeowner in Superior pays $2,645 a year in property taxes, about 1.47% of the median home value.
Is Superior 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 Superior?
The median home value in Superior is $180,400, about 2.6 times the typical yearly household income.
26,677 people live in Superior. Numbers are typical (middle) values.