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Sheboygan, WI

Cost of living in Sheboygan County, WI

Part of the Sheboygan Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,961/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 117,783 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $851 29%
Federal tax $583 20%
Healthcare $480 16%
Groceries $329 11%
Transport $320 11%
Energy $179 6%
State tax $169 6%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Sheboygan County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$723
per month
1 bedroom
$851
per month
2 bedroom
$1,055
per month
3 bedroom
$1,329
per month
4 bedroom
$1,458
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Sheboygan County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$71,898
per year
Individual earnings
$45,670
per year
Per capita
$39,338
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Sheboygan County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$218,400
Annual property tax
$3,234

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Sheboygan 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 Sheboygan County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
4.2%

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 Sheboygan 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 Sheboygan County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
18.1 min
Drive alone
78.0%
Public transit
0.3%
Work from home
9.8%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Sheboygan County

What it costs to live in Sheboygan County each month.

Single person
$2,961
per month
  • Rent $851
  • Energy $179
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $329
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $583
  • State tax $169
Couple
$4,291
per month
  • Rent $1,055
  • Energy $215
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $545
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $847
  • State tax $285
Family
$6,696
per month
  • Rent $1,329
  • Energy $268
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $827
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $847
  • State tax $285

Frequently asked questions about Sheboygan County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Sheboygan County?

In Sheboygan County, WI, a one-bedroom apartment averages $851 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,055 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,329 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Sheboygan County?

In Sheboygan County, WI, the average household income is $71,898 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $45,670 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Sheboygan County?

The estimated cost of living in Sheboygan County, WI is approximately $2,961 per month for a single person, $4,291 for a couple, $6,696 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Sheboygan County?

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

Is Sheboygan County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Sheboygan County, WI would need approximately $2,961 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $71,898 per year ($5,992 per month). Sheboygan County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Sheboygan County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Sheboygan County, WI is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 4.2% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Sheboygan County?

The average home value in Sheboygan County, WI is $218,400, with average annual property taxes of $3,234, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Sheboygan County compare to other areas?

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