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Cost of living in Barron County, WI

Estimated monthly cost
$2,718/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 46,741 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $746 27%
Healthcare $480 18%
Federal tax $474 17%
Groceries $329 12%
Transport $320 12%
Energy $179 7%
State tax $140 5%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Barron County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$679
per month
1 bedroom
$746
per month
2 bedroom
$979
per month
3 bedroom
$1,211
per month
4 bedroom
$1,494
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Barron County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$64,619
per year
Individual earnings
$39,049
per year
Per capita
$36,937
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Barron County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$198,300
Annual property tax
$2,823

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Barron County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$121
per month · 17.3¢/kWh
Natural gas
$58
per month
Annual total
$2,148
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Barron County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
6.7%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Barron County

State and local tax rates for Wisconsin.

State income tax
7.7%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
5.0%
Combined sales tax
5.4%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Barron County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
20.8 min
Drive alone
75.7%
Public transit
0.1%
Work from home
8.2%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Barron County

What it costs to live in Barron County each month.

Single person
$2,718
per month
  • Rent $746
  • Energy $179
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $329
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $474
  • State tax $140
Couple
$4,063
per month
  • Rent $979
  • Energy $215
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $545
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $727
  • State tax $253
Family
$6,426
per month
  • Rent $1,211
  • Energy $268
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $827
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $727
  • State tax $253

Frequently asked questions about Barron County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Barron County?

In Barron County, WI, a one-bedroom apartment averages $746 per month, a two-bedroom averages $979 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,211 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Barron County?

In Barron County, WI, the average household income is $64,619 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $39,049 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Barron County?

The estimated cost of living in Barron County, WI is approximately $2,718 per month for a single person, $4,063 for a couple, $6,426 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Barron County?

The combined sales tax rate in Barron County, WI is 5.44%, which includes the Wisconsin state rate of 5.00% plus an average local rate of 0.44%.

Is Barron County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Barron County, WI would need approximately $2,718 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $64,619 per year ($5,385 per month). Barron County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Barron County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Barron County, WI is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 6.7% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Barron County?

The average home value in Barron County, WI is $198,300, with average annual property taxes of $2,823, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Barron County compare to other areas?

You can compare Barron County, WI with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Barron County is in the Rice Lake, WI metro area.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources