Cost of Living in Mole Lake, WI

With a cost of living index of 59, Mole Lake, WI is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 41% cheaper than the national average and 20% below the Wisconsin state average of 79. Mole Lake is a small community of 507 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Mole Lake's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $493 (63% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $133,700 (56% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 3.3x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Mole Lake is $40,000, which is 47% lower 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. 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.