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Cost of living in Walworth County, WI

Estimated monthly cost
$2,921/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 105,447 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $902 31%
Federal tax $511 17%
Healthcare $480 16%
Groceries $329 11%
Transport $320 11%
Energy $179 6%
State tax $150 5%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Walworth County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$811
per month
1 bedroom
$902
per month
2 bedroom
$1,183
per month
3 bedroom
$1,487
per month
4 bedroom
$1,889
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Walworth County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$77,359
per year
Individual earnings
$41,318
per year
Per capita
$42,771
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Walworth County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$275,900
Annual property tax
$3,964

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Walworth 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 Walworth County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
5.7%

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 Walworth 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 Walworth County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
23.9 min
Drive alone
76.8%
Public transit
0.2%
Work from home
9.7%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Walworth County

What it costs to live in Walworth County each month.

Single person
$2,921
per month
  • Rent $902
  • Energy $179
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $329
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $511
  • State tax $150
Couple
$4,532
per month
  • Rent $1,183
  • Energy $215
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $545
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $936
  • State tax $309
Family
$6,967
per month
  • Rent $1,487
  • Energy $268
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $827
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $936
  • State tax $309

Frequently asked questions about Walworth County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Walworth County?

In Walworth County, WI, a one-bedroom apartment averages $902 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,183 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,487 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Walworth County?

In Walworth County, WI, the average household income is $77,359 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $41,318 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Walworth County?

The estimated cost of living in Walworth County, WI is approximately $2,921 per month for a single person, $4,532 for a couple, $6,967 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Walworth County?

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

Is Walworth County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Walworth County, WI would need approximately $2,921 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $77,359 per year ($6,447 per month). Walworth County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Walworth County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Walworth County, WI is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 5.7% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Walworth County?

The average home value in Walworth County, WI is $275,900, with average annual property taxes of $3,964, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Walworth County compare to other areas?

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