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Is West Bend, WI expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 27 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,7902% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$79,891about $6,658/month · 8% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$263,10021% lower than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 57% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.3 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $71,600 a year. That is $34 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 133 of 156 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

West Bend
$1,790
Fitchburg
$1,738
Manitowoc
$1,042
Franklin
$2,043
Beloit
$1,567
Mount Pleasant
$1,428
Oak Creek
$1,723

How much do households earn in West Bend?

Under $25k
14.7%
$25k–50k
21.7%
$50k–100k
37.0%
$100k–150k
16.9%
$150k+
6.9%

Share of households by yearly income. 23.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in West Bend

SizeWest BendU.S. average
Studio$1,140$1,338
1 bedroom$985$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,200$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,487$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,456$2,098

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

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

Taxes and bills in West Bend

🏛️ Property tax$3,481a year · 1.32% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$162a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in West Bend

Commute to work25.9 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree28.6%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home65.8%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line8.2%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.2%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in West Bend?

About the same. Renting and owning cost within $36 of each other each month.

Renting
$1,790
Owning
$1,826

Owning assumes a typical $263,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $26,310 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in West Bend, WI?

Renting in West Bend costs a median of about $1,790 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Wisconsin median is $1,305.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $71,600 a year, or $34 an hour at a full-time job.

Is West Bend cheap or expensive?

West Bend is rated OK: rent takes 26.9% of the typical household income of $79,891. It ranks 133rd cheapest of 156 Wisconsin cities we track.

How much are property taxes in West Bend?

The median homeowner in West Bend pays $3,481 a year in property taxes, about 1.32% of the median home value.

Is West Bend 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 Bend?

The median home value in West Bend is $263,100, about 3.3 times the typical yearly household income.

32,030 people live in West Bend. Numbers are typical (middle) values.