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Is Verona, WI expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 17 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,8787% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$128,995about $10,750/month · 48% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$420,40026% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 62% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.3 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 17.9 minutes. It is a highly educated city: 64.3% of adults have a college degree.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $75,120 a year. That is $36 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 140 of 156 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Verona
$1,878
$1,635
$1,988
$1,257

How much do households earn in Verona?

Under $25k
7.6%
$25k–50k
14.7%
$50k–100k
27.7%
$100k–150k
30.0%
$150k+
19.8%

Share of households by yearly income. 49.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Verona

SizeVeronaU.S. average
Studio$1,615$1,338
1 bedroom$1,552$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,877$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,279$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Verona

🏛️ Property tax$6,764a year · 1.61% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$104a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Verona

Commute to work17.9 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree64.3%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home67.4%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line1.4%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment1.6%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Verona?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,039 a month less.

Renting
$1,878
Owning
$2,917

Owning assumes a typical $420,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $42,040 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Verona, WI?

Renting in Verona costs a median of about $1,878 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Wisconsin median is $1,305.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $75,120 a year, or $36 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Verona cheap or expensive?

Verona is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.5% of the typical household income of $128,995. It ranks 140th cheapest of 156 Wisconsin cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Verona?

The median homeowner in Verona pays $6,764 a year in property taxes, about 1.61% of the median home value.

Is Verona 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 Verona?

The median home value in Verona is $420,400, about 3.3 times the typical yearly household income.

15,232 people live in Verona. Numbers are typical (middle) values.