Cost of Living in Amherst Junction, WI

With a cost of living index of 83, Amherst Junction, WI is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 17% cheaper than the national average and 3% above the Wisconsin state average of 79. Amherst Junction is a small community of 334 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Amherst Junction's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $817 (38% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $303,900 (0% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 3x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Amherst Junction is $100,000, which is 33% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 10% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.