Cost of living in Price County, WI
Population 14,077 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Price County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Price County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Price County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Price County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Price County
Insurance premiums and coverage rates.
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 Price County
State and local tax rates for Wisconsin.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Price County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Price County
What it costs to live in Price County each month.
- Rent $711
- Energy $179
- Water $50
- Groceries $329
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $468
- State tax $139
- Rent $933
- Energy $215
- Water $60
- Groceries $545
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $631
- State tax $227
- Rent $1,232
- Energy $268
- Water $70
- Groceries $827
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $631
- State tax $227
Frequently asked questions about Price County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Price County?
In Price County, WI, a one-bedroom apartment averages $711 per month, a two-bedroom averages $933 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,232 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Price County?
In Price County, WI, the average household income is $58,720 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $38,655 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Price County?
The estimated cost of living in Price County, WI is approximately $2,676 per month for a single person, $3,895 for a couple, $6,325 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Price County?
The combined sales tax rate in Price County, WI is 5.44%, which includes the Wisconsin state rate of 5.00% plus an average local rate of 0.44%.
Is Price County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Price County, WI would need approximately $2,676 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $58,720 per year ($4,893 per month). Price County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Price County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Price County, WI is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 5.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Price County?
The average home value in Price County, WI is $146,000, with average annual property taxes of $2,110, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Price 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