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Cost of living in Taylor County, WI

Estimated monthly cost
$2,725/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 19,972 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $716 26%
Federal tax $503 18%
Healthcare $480 18%
Groceries $329 12%
Transport $320 12%
Energy $179 7%
State tax $148 5%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Taylor County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$660
per month
1 bedroom
$716
per month
2 bedroom
$933
per month
3 bedroom
$1,184
per month
4 bedroom
$1,567
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Taylor County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$63,142
per year
Individual earnings
$40,838
per year
Per capita
$34,053
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Taylor County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$186,500
Annual property tax
$2,647

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Taylor 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 Taylor County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
7.3%

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 Taylor 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 Taylor County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
22.0 min
Drive alone
73.8%
Public transit
0.3%
Work from home
9.5%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Taylor County

What it costs to live in Taylor County each month.

Single person
$2,725
per month
  • Rent $716
  • Energy $179
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $329
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $503
  • State tax $148
Couple
$3,987
per month
  • Rent $933
  • Energy $215
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $545
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $703
  • State tax $247
Family
$6,369
per month
  • Rent $1,184
  • Energy $268
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $827
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $703
  • State tax $247

Frequently asked questions about Taylor County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Taylor County?

In Taylor County, WI, a one-bedroom apartment averages $716 per month, a two-bedroom averages $933 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,184 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Taylor County?

In Taylor County, WI, the average household income is $63,142 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $40,838 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Taylor County?

The estimated cost of living in Taylor County, WI is approximately $2,725 per month for a single person, $3,987 for a couple, $6,369 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Taylor County?

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

Is Taylor County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Taylor County, WI would need approximately $2,725 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $63,142 per year ($5,262 per month). Taylor County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Taylor County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Taylor County, WI is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 7.3% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Taylor County?

The average home value in Taylor County, WI is $186,500, with average annual property taxes of $2,647, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Taylor 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
Methodology All data sources