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Cost of living in Winnebago County, WI

Part of the Oshkosh Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,867/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 171,357 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $812 28%
Federal tax $539 19%
Healthcare $480 17%
Groceries $329 11%
Transport $320 11%
Energy $179 6%
State tax $158 6%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Winnebago County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$791
per month
1 bedroom
$812
per month
2 bedroom
$1,055
per month
3 bedroom
$1,411
per month
4 bedroom
$1,582
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Winnebago County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$72,873
per year
Individual earnings
$42,993
per year
Per capita
$40,072
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Winnebago County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$208,600
Annual property tax
$3,573

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Winnebago 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 Winnebago County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
4.8%

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 Winnebago 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 Winnebago County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
18.8 min
Drive alone
77.8%
Public transit
0.6%
Work from home
10.4%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Winnebago County

What it costs to live in Winnebago County each month.

Single person
$2,867
per month
  • Rent $812
  • Energy $179
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $329
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $539
  • State tax $158
Couple
$4,312
per month
  • Rent $1,055
  • Energy $215
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $545
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $863
  • State tax $290
Family
$6,799
per month
  • Rent $1,411
  • Energy $268
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $827
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $863
  • State tax $290

Frequently asked questions about Winnebago County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Winnebago County?

In Winnebago County, WI, a one-bedroom apartment averages $812 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,055 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,411 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Winnebago County?

In Winnebago County, WI, the average household income is $72,873 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $42,993 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Winnebago County?

The estimated cost of living in Winnebago County, WI is approximately $2,867 per month for a single person, $4,312 for a couple, $6,799 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Winnebago County?

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

Is Winnebago County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Winnebago County, WI would need approximately $2,867 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $72,873 per year ($6,073 per month). Winnebago County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Winnebago County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Winnebago County, WI is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 4.8% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Winnebago County?

The average home value in Winnebago County, WI is $208,600, with average annual property taxes of $3,573, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Winnebago County compare to other areas?

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