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Cost of living in Pierce County, WI

Part of the Minneapolis Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,408/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 42,351 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,381 41%
Federal tax $517 15%
Healthcare $480 14%
Groceries $329 10%
Transport $320 9%
Energy $179 5%
State tax $152 4%
Water $50 1%

Rent in Pierce County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,220
per month
1 bedroom
$1,381
per month
2 bedroom
$1,685
per month
3 bedroom
$2,244
per month
4 bedroom
$2,513
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Pierce County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$88,802
per year
Individual earnings
$41,670
per year
Per capita
$42,456
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Pierce County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$308,600
Annual property tax
$4,552

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Pierce 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 Pierce County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
3.2%

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 Pierce 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 Pierce County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
26.7 min
Drive alone
74.8%
Public transit
0.1%
Work from home
11.7%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Pierce County

What it costs to live in Pierce County each month.

Single person
$3,408
per month
  • Rent $1,381
  • Energy $179
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $329
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $517
  • State tax $152
Couple
$5,272
per month
  • Rent $1,685
  • Energy $215
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $545
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,123
  • State tax $360
Family
$7,962
per month
  • Rent $2,244
  • Energy $268
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $827
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,123
  • State tax $360

Frequently asked questions about Pierce County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Pierce County?

In Pierce County, WI, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,381 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,685 per month, a three-bedroom averages $2,244 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Pierce County?

In Pierce County, WI, the average household income is $88,802 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $41,670 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Pierce County?

The estimated cost of living in Pierce County, WI is approximately $3,408 per month for a single person, $5,272 for a couple, $7,962 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Pierce County?

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

Is Pierce County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Pierce County, WI would need approximately $3,408 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $88,802 per year ($7,400 per month). Pierce County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Pierce County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Pierce County, WI is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 3.2% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Pierce County?

The average home value in Pierce County, WI is $308,600, with average annual property taxes of $4,552, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Pierce County compare to other areas?

You can compare Pierce County, WI with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Pierce County is in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-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