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Cost of living in Grant County, WI

Estimated monthly cost
$2,610/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 51,678 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $722 28%
Healthcare $480 18%
Federal tax $408 16%
Groceries $329 13%
Transport $320 12%
Energy $179 7%
State tax $122 5%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Grant County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$717
per month
1 bedroom
$722
per month
2 bedroom
$933
per month
3 bedroom
$1,173
per month
4 bedroom
$1,567
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Grant County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$64,349
per year
Individual earnings
$35,018
per year
Per capita
$33,079
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Grant County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$186,300
Annual property tax
$2,683

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Grant 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 Grant County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
7.5%

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 Grant 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 Grant County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
20.6 min
Drive alone
75.4%
Public transit
0.2%
Work from home
9.3%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Grant County

What it costs to live in Grant County each month.

Single person
$2,610
per month
  • Rent $722
  • Energy $179
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $329
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $408
  • State tax $122
Couple
$4,012
per month
  • Rent $933
  • Energy $215
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $545
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $723
  • State tax $252
Family
$6,383
per month
  • Rent $1,173
  • Energy $268
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $827
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $723
  • State tax $252

Frequently asked questions about Grant County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Grant County?

In Grant County, WI, a one-bedroom apartment averages $722 per month, a two-bedroom averages $933 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,173 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Grant County?

In Grant County, WI, the average household income is $64,349 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $35,018 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Grant County?

The estimated cost of living in Grant County, WI is approximately $2,610 per month for a single person, $4,012 for a couple, $6,383 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Grant County?

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

Is Grant County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Grant County, WI would need approximately $2,610 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $64,349 per year ($5,362 per month). Grant County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Grant County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Grant County, WI is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 7.5% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Grant County?

The average home value in Grant County, WI is $186,300, with average annual property taxes of $2,683, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Grant County compare to other areas?

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