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Cost of living in Outagamie County, WI

Part of the Appleton Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,015/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 191,537 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $866 29%
Federal tax $613 20%
Healthcare $480 16%
Groceries $329 11%
Transport $320 11%
Energy $179 6%
State tax $178 6%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Outagamie County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$769
per month
1 bedroom
$866
per month
2 bedroom
$1,106
per month
3 bedroom
$1,528
per month
4 bedroom
$1,563
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Outagamie County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$82,857
per year
Individual earnings
$47,502
per year
Per capita
$45,323
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Outagamie County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$244,100
Annual property tax
$3,580

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Outagamie 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 Outagamie County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
4.4%

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 Outagamie 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 Outagamie County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
20.5 min
Drive alone
78.9%
Public transit
0.4%
Work from home
10.3%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Outagamie County

What it costs to live in Outagamie County each month.

Single person
$3,015
per month
  • Rent $866
  • Energy $179
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $329
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $613
  • State tax $178
Couple
$4,570
per month
  • Rent $1,106
  • Energy $215
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $545
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,026
  • State tax $334
Family
$7,123
per month
  • Rent $1,528
  • Energy $268
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $827
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,026
  • State tax $334

Frequently asked questions about Outagamie County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Outagamie County?

In Outagamie County, WI, a one-bedroom apartment averages $866 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,106 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,528 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Outagamie County?

In Outagamie County, WI, the average household income is $82,857 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $47,502 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Outagamie County?

The estimated cost of living in Outagamie County, WI is approximately $3,015 per month for a single person, $4,570 for a couple, $7,123 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Outagamie County?

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

Is Outagamie County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Outagamie County, WI would need approximately $3,015 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $82,857 per year ($6,905 per month). Outagamie County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Outagamie County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Outagamie County, WI is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 4.4% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Outagamie County?

The average home value in Outagamie County, WI is $244,100, with average annual property taxes of $3,580, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Outagamie County compare to other areas?

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