Cost of Living in Pepin, WI

With a cost of living index of 73, Pepin, WI is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 27% cheaper than the national average and 6% below the Wisconsin state average of 79. Pepin is a small community of 781 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Pepin's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $837 (37% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $184,200 (40% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 2.5x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Pepin is $72,500, which is 4% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 14% 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.