Cost of Living in Boulder Junction, WI

With a cost of living index of 84, Boulder Junction, WI is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 16% cheaper than the national average and 5% above the Wisconsin state average of 79. Boulder Junction is a small community of 221 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Boulder Junction's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $854 (35% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $312,500 (2% above the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 5.6x the median household income — a stretch for many buyers, though not uncommon in today's market.

The median household income in Boulder Junction is $55,972, which is 26% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 18% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

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.