Cost of living in Vernon County, WI
Part of the La Crosse Metro Area
Population 30,915 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Vernon County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Vernon County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Vernon County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Vernon County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Vernon 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 Vernon 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 Vernon County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Vernon County
What it costs to live in Vernon County each month.
- Rent $728
- Energy $179
- Water $50
- Groceries $329
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $532
- State tax $156
- Rent $933
- Energy $215
- Water $60
- Groceries $545
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $808
- State tax $275
- Rent $1,226
- Energy $268
- Water $70
- Groceries $827
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $808
- State tax $275
Frequently asked questions about Vernon County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Vernon County?
In Vernon County, WI, a one-bedroom apartment averages $728 per month, a two-bedroom averages $933 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,226 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Vernon County?
In Vernon County, WI, the average household income is $69,556 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $42,574 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Vernon County?
The estimated cost of living in Vernon County, WI is approximately $2,774 per month for a single person, $4,120 for a couple, $6,544 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Vernon County?
The combined sales tax rate in Vernon County, WI is 5.44%, which includes the Wisconsin state rate of 5.00% plus an average local rate of 0.44%.
Is Vernon County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Vernon County, WI would need approximately $2,774 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $69,556 per year ($5,796 per month). Vernon County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.
How much does healthcare cost in Vernon County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Vernon County, WI is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 14.7% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Vernon County?
The average home value in Vernon County, WI is $210,600, with average annual property taxes of $2,883, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Vernon County compare to other areas?
You can compare Vernon County, WI with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Vernon County is in the La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN 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