Cost of Living in Hixton, WI

With a cost of living index of 63, Hixton, WI is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 37% cheaper than the national average and 16% below the Wisconsin state average of 79. Hixton is a small community of 398 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Hixton's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $558 (58% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $158,000 (48% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 2.1x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Hixton is $74,219, which is 1% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 9% 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.