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Is Union Grove, WI expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 24 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,35034% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$115,919about $9,660/month · 33% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$277,40017% lower than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 81% 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 $94,000 a year. That is $45 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Wisconsin cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Wisconsin. It is number 155 of 156 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Union Grove
$2,350
Dodgeville
$1,004
Tichigan
$1,259
Richland Center
$718
Summit
$1,786
Bristol
$1,469
Mayville
$923

How much do households earn in Union Grove?

Under $25k
12.9%
$25k–50k
15.8%
$50k–100k
37.2%
$100k–150k
22.8%
$150k+
12.6%

Share of households by yearly income. 35.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Union Grove

SizeUnion GroveU.S. average
1 bedroom$544$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,272$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,503$1,698

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

How expensive is Union Grove 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 Union Grove, so the Wisconsin figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Union Grove

🏛️ Property tax$4,173a year · 1.50% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$161a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Union Grove

Commute to work27.8 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree31.7%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home48.9%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line4%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment1.2%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Union Grove?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $425 a month less than renting.

Renting
$2,350
Owning
$1,925

Owning assumes a typical $277,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $27,740 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Union Grove, WI?

Renting in Union Grove costs a median of about $2,350 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Wisconsin median is $1,305.

How much do I need to make to live in Union Grove?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $94,000 a year, or $45 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Union Grove cheap or expensive?

Union Grove is rated OK: rent takes 24.3% of the typical household income of $115,919. It ranks 155th cheapest of 156 Wisconsin cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Union Grove?

The median homeowner in Union Grove pays $4,173 a year in property taxes, about 1.50% of the median home value.

Is Union Grove 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 Union Grove?

The median home value in Union Grove is $277,400, about 2.4 times the typical yearly household income.

5,036 people live in Union Grove. Numbers are typical (middle) values.