Cost of Living in Gotham, WI

With a cost of living index of 77, Gotham, WI is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 23% cheaper than the national average and 3% below the Wisconsin state average of 79. Gotham is a small community of 198 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Gotham's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,069 (19% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $137,500 (55% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 1.9x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Gotham is $73,438, which is 2% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 17% 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.