Cost of Living in Chain O' Lakes, WI

With a cost of living index of 109, Chain O' Lakes, WI is somewhat more expensive than average. Living here is 9% more expensive than the national average and 30% above the Wisconsin state average of 79. Chain O' Lakes is a small community of 1,006 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Chain O' Lakes's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $730 (45% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $662,700 (117% above the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 7.9x the median household income — a challenging ratio that puts homeownership out of reach for many residents.

The median household income in Chain O' Lakes is $83,438, which is 11% 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.