Cost of Living in Como, WI

With a cost of living index of 102, Como, WI is right around the national average in cost. Living here is 2% more expensive than the national average and 22% above the Wisconsin state average of 79. Como is a small community of 2,368 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Como's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,565 (19% above the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $259,200 (15% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 3.5x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Como is $75,000, which is 0% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 25% 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.