Cost of Living in Necedah, WI

With a cost of living index of 70, Necedah, WI is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 30% cheaper than the national average and 9% below the Wisconsin state average of 79. Necedah is a small community of 1,122 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Necedah's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $915 (31% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $113,200 (63% 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 Necedah is $53,060, which is 29% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 21% 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.