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Cost of living in Sauk County, WI

Estimated monthly cost
$2,995/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 65,759 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $923 31%
Federal tax $553 18%
Healthcare $480 16%
Groceries $329 11%
Transport $320 11%
Energy $179 6%
State tax $161 5%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Sauk County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$792
per month
1 bedroom
$923
per month
2 bedroom
$1,084
per month
3 bedroom
$1,396
per month
4 bedroom
$1,447
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Sauk County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$77,648
per year
Individual earnings
$43,849
per year
Per capita
$39,770
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Sauk County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$242,400
Annual property tax
$3,646

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Sauk 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 Sauk County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
6.4%

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 Sauk 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 Sauk County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
23.3 min
Drive alone
78.4%
Public transit
0.1%
Work from home
8.4%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Sauk County

What it costs to live in Sauk County each month.

Single person
$2,995
per month
  • Rent $923
  • Energy $179
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $329
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $553
  • State tax $161
Couple
$4,440
per month
  • Rent $1,084
  • Energy $215
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $545
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $941
  • State tax $311
Family
$6,883
per month
  • Rent $1,396
  • Energy $268
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $827
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $941
  • State tax $311

Frequently asked questions about Sauk County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Sauk County?

In Sauk County, WI, a one-bedroom apartment averages $923 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,084 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,396 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Sauk County?

In Sauk County, WI, the average household income is $77,648 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $43,849 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Sauk County?

The estimated cost of living in Sauk County, WI is approximately $2,995 per month for a single person, $4,440 for a couple, $6,883 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Sauk County?

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

Is Sauk County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Sauk County, WI would need approximately $2,995 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $77,648 per year ($6,471 per month). Sauk County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Sauk County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Sauk County, WI is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 6.4% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Sauk County?

The average home value in Sauk County, WI is $242,400, with average annual property taxes of $3,646, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Sauk County compare to other areas?

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