salaryRent is lower than in 88% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.2 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 16.9 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $39,680 a year. That is $19 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 23 of 156 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Tomah?
Share of households by yearly income. 18.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Tomah
| Size | Tomah | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $542 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $776 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,128 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,398 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,695 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Tomah 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 Tomah, so the Wisconsin figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Tomah
Life in Tomah
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Tomah?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $217 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $174,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $17,430 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Tomah, WI?
Renting in Tomah costs a median of about $992 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Wisconsin median is $1,305.
How much do I need to make to live in Tomah?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $39,680 a year, or $19 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Tomah cheap or expensive?
Tomah is rated OK: rent takes 21.5% of the typical household income of $55,299. It ranks 23rd cheapest of 156 Wisconsin cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Tomah?
The median homeowner in Tomah pays $2,600 a year in property taxes, about 1.49% of the median home value.
Is Tomah 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 Tomah?
The median home value in Tomah is $174,300, about 3.2 times the typical yearly household income.
9,532 people live in Tomah. Numbers are typical (middle) values.