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Is Weston, WI expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 18 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,25728% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$84,346about $7,029/month · 3% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$229,30031% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 72% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 17.5 minutes.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $50,280 a year. That is $24 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 67 of 156 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Weston
$1,257
Whitewater
$1,385
Waunakee
$1,988
Hartford
$1,234
Pewaukee
$2,019
Verona
$1,878
Bellevue
$1,291

How much do households earn in Weston?

Under $25k
12.6%
$25k–50k
25.0%
$50k–100k
38.6%
$100k–150k
14.6%
$150k+
7.7%

Share of households by yearly income. 22.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Weston

SizeWestonU.S. average
1 bedroom$873$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,148$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,701$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Weston

🏛️ Property tax$3,561a year · 1.55% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$141a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Weston

Commute to work17.5 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree25.7%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home63.4%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line5.5%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment1.7%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Weston?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $334 a month less.

Renting
$1,257
Owning
$1,591

Owning assumes a typical $229,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $22,930 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Weston, WI?

Renting in Weston costs a median of about $1,257 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Wisconsin median is $1,305.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $50,280 a year, or $24 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Weston cheap or expensive?

Weston is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.9% of the typical household income of $84,346. It ranks 67th cheapest of 156 Wisconsin cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Weston?

The median homeowner in Weston pays $3,561 a year in property taxes, about 1.55% of the median home value.

Is Weston 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 Weston?

The median home value in Weston is $229,300, about 2.7 times the typical yearly household income.

15,749 people live in Weston. Numbers are typical (middle) values.