Cost of living in Sawyer County, WI
Population 18,243 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Sawyer County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Sawyer County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Sawyer County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Sawyer County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Sawyer 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 Sawyer 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 Sawyer County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Sawyer County
What it costs to live in Sawyer County each month.
- Rent $761
- Energy $179
- Water $50
- Groceries $329
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $431
- State tax $129
- Rent $998
- Energy $215
- Water $60
- Groceries $545
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $636
- State tax $229
- Rent $1,202
- Energy $268
- Water $70
- Groceries $827
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $636
- State tax $229
Frequently asked questions about Sawyer County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Sawyer County?
In Sawyer County, WI, a one-bedroom apartment averages $761 per month, a two-bedroom averages $998 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,202 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Sawyer County?
In Sawyer County, WI, the average household income is $59,055 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $36,417 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Sawyer County?
The estimated cost of living in Sawyer County, WI is approximately $2,679 per month for a single person, $3,967 for a couple, $6,302 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Sawyer County?
The combined sales tax rate in Sawyer County, WI is 5.44%, which includes the Wisconsin state rate of 5.00% plus an average local rate of 0.44%.
Is Sawyer County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Sawyer County, WI would need approximately $2,679 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $59,055 per year ($4,921 per month). Sawyer County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Sawyer County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Sawyer 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 Sawyer County?
The average home value in Sawyer County, WI is $223,300, with average annual property taxes of $1,899, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Sawyer County compare to other areas?
You can compare Sawyer County, WI with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Sawyer County is in Wisconsin.
Other counties in Wisconsin
Browse the full list of counties in Wisconsin, ranked by cost of living.
See all counties in WisconsinCompare Sawyer County with another area
Put two counties side by side to see how rent, taxes and everyday costs stack up.
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