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Cost of living in Iowa County, WI

Part of the Madison Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,919/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 23,832 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $786 27%
Federal tax $601 21%
Healthcare $480 16%
Groceries $329 11%
Transport $320 11%
Energy $179 6%
State tax $174 6%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Iowa County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$707
per month
1 bedroom
$786
per month
2 bedroom
$1,031
per month
3 bedroom
$1,339
per month
4 bedroom
$1,495
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Iowa County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$83,372
per year
Individual earnings
$46,781
per year
Per capita
$41,421
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Iowa County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$248,100
Annual property tax
$3,864

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Iowa 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 Iowa County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
3.4%

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 Iowa 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 Iowa County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
26.6 min
Drive alone
75.1%
Public transit
0.1%
Work from home
13.8%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Iowa County

What it costs to live in Iowa County each month.

Single person
$2,919
per month
  • Rent $786
  • Energy $179
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $329
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $601
  • State tax $174
Couple
$4,506
per month
  • Rent $1,031
  • Energy $215
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $545
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,035
  • State tax $336
Family
$6,945
per month
  • Rent $1,339
  • Energy $268
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $827
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,035
  • State tax $336

Frequently asked questions about Iowa County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Iowa County?

In Iowa County, WI, a one-bedroom apartment averages $786 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,031 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,339 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Iowa County?

In Iowa County, WI, the average household income is $83,372 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $46,781 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Iowa County?

The estimated cost of living in Iowa County, WI is approximately $2,919 per month for a single person, $4,506 for a couple, $6,945 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Iowa County?

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

Is Iowa County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Iowa County, WI would need approximately $2,919 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $83,372 per year ($6,948 per month). Iowa County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Iowa County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Iowa County, WI is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 3.4% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Iowa County?

The average home value in Iowa County, WI is $248,100, with average annual property taxes of $3,864, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Iowa County compare to other areas?

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