Cost of Living in Fontana-on-Geneva Lake, WI

With a cost of living index of 119, Fontana-on-Geneva Lake, WI is a notably expensive place to live. Living here is 19% more expensive than the national average and 40% above the Wisconsin state average of 79. Fontana-on-Geneva Lake is a small community of 1,633 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Fontana-on-Geneva Lake's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,338 (1% above the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $555,800 (82% above the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 5.3x the median household income — a stretch for many buyers, though not uncommon in today's market.

The median household income in Fontana-on-Geneva Lake is $104,583, which is 39% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 15% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum. While incomes are above average, they more than offset the higher cost of living.

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.