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Is West Allis, WI expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 21 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,29326% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$72,918about $6,077/month · 16% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$203,80039% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 69% 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 $51,720 a year. That is $25 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 77 of 156 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

West Allis
$1,293
Janesville
$1,273
Oshkosh
$1,156
La Crosse
$1,211
Eau Claire
$1,411
Waukesha
$1,553
Sheboygan
$1,179

How much do households earn in West Allis?

Under $25k
15.5%
$25k–50k
23.6%
$50k–100k
38.0%
$100k–150k
13.7%
$150k+
4.3%

Share of households by yearly income. 18.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in West Allis

SizeWest AllisU.S. average
Studio$770$1,338
1 bedroom$991$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,226$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,429$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,623$2,098

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

How expensive is West Allis 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 West Allis, so the Wisconsin figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in West Allis

🏛️ Property tax$3,894a year · 1.91% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$151a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in West Allis

Commute to work21 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree29.6%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home55.5%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line11.5%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4.1%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in West Allis?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $121 a month less.

Renting
$1,293
Owning
$1,414

Owning assumes a typical $203,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $20,380 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in West Allis, WI?

Renting in West Allis costs a median of about $1,293 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Wisconsin median is $1,305.

How much do I need to make to live in West Allis?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $51,720 a year, or $25 an hour at a full-time job.

Is West Allis cheap or expensive?

West Allis is rated OK: rent takes 21.3% of the typical household income of $72,918. It ranks 77th cheapest of 156 Wisconsin cities we track.

How much are property taxes in West Allis?

The median homeowner in West Allis pays $3,894 a year in property taxes, about 1.91% of the median home value.

Is West Allis 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 West Allis?

The median home value in West Allis is $203,800, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.

59,612 people live in West Allis. Numbers are typical (middle) values.