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Is Two Rivers, WI expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 22 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,15734% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$61,714about $5,143/month · 29% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$140,30058% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 78% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $46,280 a year. That is $22 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 53 of 156 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Two Rivers
$1,157
Waupun
$1,261
Marinette
$946
Holmen
$1,367
Burlington
$1,152
Platteville
$877
DeForest
$1,565

How much do households earn in Two Rivers?

Under $25k
16.5%
$25k–50k
32.3%
$50k–100k
31.8%
$100k–150k
11.8%
$150k+
4.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 15.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Two Rivers

SizeTwo RiversU.S. average
Studio$790$1,338
1 bedroom$699$1,324
2 bedrooms$852$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,144$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,065$2,098

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

How expensive is Two Rivers 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 Two Rivers, so the Wisconsin figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Two Rivers

🏛️ Property tax$2,285a year · 1.63% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$119a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Two Rivers

Commute to work20.8 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree21.4%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home73.1%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line11.8%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment1.7%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Two Rivers?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $184 a month less than renting.

Renting
$1,157
Owning
$973

Owning assumes a typical $140,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $14,030 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Two Rivers, WI?

Renting in Two Rivers costs a median of about $1,157 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Wisconsin median is $1,305.

How much do I need to make to live in Two Rivers?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $46,280 a year, or $22 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Two Rivers cheap or expensive?

Two Rivers is rated OK: rent takes 22.5% of the typical household income of $61,714. It ranks 53rd cheapest of 156 Wisconsin cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Two Rivers?

The median homeowner in Two Rivers pays $2,285 a year in property taxes, about 1.63% of the median home value.

Is Two Rivers 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 Two Rivers?

The median home value in Two Rivers is $140,300, about 2.3 times the typical yearly household income.

11,231 people live in Two Rivers. Numbers are typical (middle) values.