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Fond du Lac, WI

Cost of living in Fond du Lac County, WI

Part of the Fond du Lac Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,951/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 104,053 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $865 29%
Federal tax $564 19%
Healthcare $480 16%
Groceries $329 11%
Transport $320 11%
Energy $179 6%
State tax $164 6%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Fond du Lac County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$736
per month
1 bedroom
$865
per month
2 bedroom
$1,074
per month
3 bedroom
$1,395
per month
4 bedroom
$1,449
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Fond du Lac County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$73,154
per year
Individual earnings
$44,511
per year
Per capita
$38,436
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Fond du Lac County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$209,800
Annual property tax
$3,311

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Fond du Lac 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 Fond du Lac County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
3.7%

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 Fond du Lac 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 Fond du Lac County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
21.5 min
Drive alone
79.3%
Public transit
0.1%
Work from home
8.2%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Fond du Lac County

What it costs to live in Fond du Lac County each month.

Single person
$2,951
per month
  • Rent $865
  • Energy $179
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $329
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $564
  • State tax $164
Couple
$4,336
per month
  • Rent $1,074
  • Energy $215
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $545
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $867
  • State tax $291
Family
$6,788
per month
  • Rent $1,395
  • Energy $268
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $827
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $867
  • State tax $291

Frequently asked questions about Fond du Lac County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Fond du Lac County?

In Fond du Lac County, WI, a one-bedroom apartment averages $865 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,074 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,395 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Fond du Lac County?

In Fond du Lac County, WI, the average household income is $73,154 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $44,511 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Fond du Lac County?

The estimated cost of living in Fond du Lac County, WI is approximately $2,951 per month for a single person, $4,336 for a couple, $6,788 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Fond du Lac County?

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

Is Fond du Lac County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Fond du Lac County, WI would need approximately $2,951 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $73,154 per year ($6,096 per month). Fond du Lac County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Fond du Lac County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Fond du Lac County, WI is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 3.7% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Fond du Lac County?

The average home value in Fond du Lac County, WI is $209,800, with average annual property taxes of $3,311, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Fond du Lac County compare to other areas?

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