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Cost of living in Chippewa County, WI

Part of the Eau Claire Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,936/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 66,558 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $889 30%
Federal tax $533 18%
Healthcare $480 16%
Groceries $329 11%
Transport $320 11%
Energy $179 6%
State tax $156 5%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Chippewa County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$831
per month
1 bedroom
$889
per month
2 bedroom
$1,092
per month
3 bedroom
$1,507
per month
4 bedroom
$1,581
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Chippewa County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$74,009
per year
Individual earnings
$42,645
per year
Per capita
$38,212
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Chippewa County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$237,700
Annual property tax
$2,754

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Chippewa 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 Chippewa County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
4.7%

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 Chippewa 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 Chippewa County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
22.9 min
Drive alone
76.5%
Public transit
0.1%
Work from home
10.5%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Chippewa County

What it costs to live in Chippewa County each month.

Single person
$2,936
per month
  • Rent $889
  • Energy $179
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $329
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $533
  • State tax $156
Couple
$4,372
per month
  • Rent $1,092
  • Energy $215
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $545
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $881
  • State tax $295
Family
$6,918
per month
  • Rent $1,507
  • Energy $268
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $827
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $881
  • State tax $295

Frequently asked questions about Chippewa County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Chippewa County?

In Chippewa County, WI, a one-bedroom apartment averages $889 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,092 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,507 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Chippewa County?

In Chippewa County, WI, the average household income is $74,009 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $42,645 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Chippewa County?

The estimated cost of living in Chippewa County, WI is approximately $2,936 per month for a single person, $4,372 for a couple, $6,918 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Chippewa County?

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

Is Chippewa County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Chippewa County, WI would need approximately $2,936 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $74,009 per year ($6,167 per month). Chippewa County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Chippewa County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Chippewa County, WI is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 4.7% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Chippewa County?

The average home value in Chippewa County, WI is $237,700, with average annual property taxes of $2,754, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Chippewa County compare to other areas?

You can compare Chippewa County, WI with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Chippewa County is in the Eau Claire, 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