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Cost of living in Dunn County, WI

Estimated monthly cost
$2,687/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 45,349 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $767 29%
Healthcare $480 18%
Federal tax $433 16%
Groceries $329 12%
Transport $320 12%
Energy $179 7%
State tax $129 5%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Dunn County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$762
per month
1 bedroom
$767
per month
2 bedroom
$1,005
per month
3 bedroom
$1,309
per month
4 bedroom
$1,688
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Dunn County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$71,785
per year
Individual earnings
$36,541
per year
Per capita
$36,207
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Dunn County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$226,200
Annual property tax
$3,325

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Dunn 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 Dunn County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
4.9%

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 Dunn 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 Dunn County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
23.4 min
Drive alone
78.7%
Public transit
0.2%
Work from home
8.8%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Dunn County

What it costs to live in Dunn County each month.

Single person
$2,687
per month
  • Rent $767
  • Energy $179
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $329
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $433
  • State tax $129
Couple
$4,239
per month
  • Rent $1,005
  • Energy $215
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $545
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $845
  • State tax $285
Family
$6,674
per month
  • Rent $1,309
  • Energy $268
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $827
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $845
  • State tax $285

Frequently asked questions about Dunn County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Dunn County?

In Dunn County, WI, a one-bedroom apartment averages $767 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,005 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,309 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Dunn County?

In Dunn County, WI, the average household income is $71,785 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $36,541 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Dunn County?

The estimated cost of living in Dunn County, WI is approximately $2,687 per month for a single person, $4,239 for a couple, $6,674 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Dunn County?

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

Is Dunn County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Dunn County, WI would need approximately $2,687 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $71,785 per year ($5,982 per month). Dunn County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Dunn County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Dunn County, WI is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 4.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Dunn County?

The average home value in Dunn County, WI is $226,200, with average annual property taxes of $3,325, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Dunn County compare to other areas?

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