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Shawano, WI

Cost of living in Shawano County, WI

Estimated monthly cost
$2,744/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 40,927 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $763 28%
Federal tax $481 18%
Healthcare $480 17%
Groceries $329 12%
Transport $320 12%
Energy $179 7%
State tax $142 5%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Shawano County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$661
per month
1 bedroom
$763
per month
2 bedroom
$933
per month
3 bedroom
$1,165
per month
4 bedroom
$1,237
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Shawano County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$67,032
per year
Individual earnings
$39,501
per year
Per capita
$36,172
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Shawano County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$179,100
Annual property tax
$2,588

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Shawano 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 Shawano County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
6.2%

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 Shawano 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 Shawano County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
23.2 min
Drive alone
79.7%
Public transit
0.1%
Work from home
9.1%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Shawano County

What it costs to live in Shawano County each month.

Single person
$2,744
per month
  • Rent $763
  • Energy $179
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $329
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $481
  • State tax $142
Couple
$4,068
per month
  • Rent $933
  • Energy $215
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $545
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $767
  • State tax $264
Family
$6,431
per month
  • Rent $1,165
  • Energy $268
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $827
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $767
  • State tax $264

Frequently asked questions about Shawano County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Shawano County?

In Shawano County, WI, a one-bedroom apartment averages $763 per month, a two-bedroom averages $933 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,165 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Shawano County?

In Shawano County, WI, the average household income is $67,032 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $39,501 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Shawano County?

The estimated cost of living in Shawano County, WI is approximately $2,744 per month for a single person, $4,068 for a couple, $6,431 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Shawano County?

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

Is Shawano County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Shawano County, WI would need approximately $2,744 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $67,032 per year ($5,586 per month). Shawano County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Shawano County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Shawano County, WI is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 6.2% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Shawano County?

The average home value in Shawano County, WI is $179,100, with average annual property taxes of $2,588, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Shawano County compare to other areas?

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