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Cost of living in Juneau County, WI

Estimated monthly cost
$2,725/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 26,695 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $716 26%
Federal tax $503 18%
Healthcare $480 18%
Groceries $329 12%
Transport $320 12%
Energy $179 7%
State tax $148 5%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Juneau County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$665
per month
1 bedroom
$716
per month
2 bedroom
$939
per month
3 bedroom
$1,140
per month
4 bedroom
$1,245
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Juneau County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$65,150
per year
Individual earnings
$40,806
per year
Per capita
$32,116
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Juneau County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$165,200
Annual property tax
$2,517

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Juneau 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 Juneau County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
6.7%

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 Juneau 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 Juneau County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
24.2 min
Drive alone
80.8%
Public transit
0.2%
Work from home
5.8%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Juneau County

What it costs to live in Juneau County each month.

Single person
$2,725
per month
  • Rent $716
  • Energy $179
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $329
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $503
  • State tax $148
Couple
$4,035
per month
  • Rent $939
  • Energy $215
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $545
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $736
  • State tax $256
Family
$6,367
per month
  • Rent $1,140
  • Energy $268
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $827
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $736
  • State tax $256

Frequently asked questions about Juneau County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Juneau County?

In Juneau County, WI, a one-bedroom apartment averages $716 per month, a two-bedroom averages $939 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,140 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Juneau County?

In Juneau County, WI, the average household income is $65,150 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $40,806 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Juneau County?

The estimated cost of living in Juneau County, WI is approximately $2,725 per month for a single person, $4,035 for a couple, $6,367 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Juneau County?

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

Is Juneau County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Juneau County, WI would need approximately $2,725 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $65,150 per year ($5,429 per month). Juneau County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Juneau County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Juneau County, WI is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 6.7% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Juneau County?

The average home value in Juneau County, WI is $165,200, with average annual property taxes of $2,517, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Juneau County compare to other areas?

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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