Cost of Living in Fountain City, WI

With a cost of living index of 72, Fountain City, WI is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 28% cheaper than the national average and 7% below the Wisconsin state average of 79. Fountain City is a small community of 747 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Fountain City's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $865 (34% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $161,700 (47% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 3.1x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Fountain City is $51,759, which is 31% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 20% 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.