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Is Twin Lakes, WI expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 12 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$96245% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$92,990about $7,749/month · 7% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$270,70019% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 90% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (78.1%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $38,480 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 17 of 156 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Twin Lakes
$962
Slinger
$1,130
Waupaca
$825
Elm Grove
$2,488
Lake Mills
$1,337
Edgerton
$1,055
Fox Point
$1,909

How much do households earn in Twin Lakes?

Under $25k
9.0%
$25k–50k
19.3%
$50k–100k
36.6%
$100k–150k
20.2%
$150k+
12.6%

Share of households by yearly income. 32.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Twin Lakes

SizeTwin LakesU.S. average
1 bedroom$827$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,392$1,509

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

How expensive is Twin Lakes 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 Twin Lakes, so the Wisconsin figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Twin Lakes

🏛️ Property tax$4,459a year · 1.65% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$127a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Twin Lakes

Commute to work29.1 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree23.4%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home78.1%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line6%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Twin Lakes?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $916 a month less.

Renting
$962
Owning
$1,878

Owning assumes a typical $270,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $27,070 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Twin Lakes, WI?

Renting in Twin Lakes costs a median of about $962 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Wisconsin median is $1,305.

How much do I need to make to live in Twin Lakes?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $38,480 a year, or $19 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Twin Lakes cheap or expensive?

Twin Lakes is rated Cheap: rent takes 12.4% of the typical household income of $92,990. It ranks 17th cheapest of 156 Wisconsin cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Twin Lakes?

The median homeowner in Twin Lakes pays $4,459 a year in property taxes, about 1.65% of the median home value.

Is Twin Lakes 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 Twin Lakes?

The median home value in Twin Lakes is $270,700, about 2.9 times the typical yearly household income.

6,309 people live in Twin Lakes. Numbers are typical (middle) values.