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Is Tichigan, WI expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 11 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,25928% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$136,897about $11,408/month · 57% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$445,80034% higher than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 72% of U.S. cities. That makes it a rare mix of above-average pay and below-average rent. A typical house costs about 3.3 years of household income. Most homes (93.9%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $50,360 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 68 of 156 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Tichigan
$1,259
$1,786
$1,469

How much do households earn in Tichigan?

Under $25k
6.8%
$25k–50k
8.9%
$50k–100k
29.3%
$100k–150k
31.0%
$150k+
25.4%

Share of households by yearly income. 56.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Tichigan

SizeTichiganU.S. average
2 bedrooms$1,659$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,270$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Tichigan

🏛️ Property tax$5,241a year · 1.18% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$236a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Tichigan

Commute to work28.6 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree44.5%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home93.9%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line3.6%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Tichigan?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,834 a month less.

Renting
$1,259
Owning
$3,093

Owning assumes a typical $445,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $44,580 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Tichigan, WI?

Renting in Tichigan costs a median of about $1,259 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Wisconsin median is $1,305.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $50,360 a year, or $24 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Tichigan cheap or expensive?

Tichigan is rated Cheap: rent takes 11.0% of the typical household income of $136,897. It ranks 68th cheapest of 156 Wisconsin cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Tichigan?

The median homeowner in Tichigan pays $5,241 a year in property taxes, about 1.18% of the median home value.

Is Tichigan 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 Tichigan?

The median home value in Tichigan is $445,800, about 3.3 times the typical yearly household income.

5,052 people live in Tichigan. Numbers are typical (middle) values.