Cost of Living in Sandy Hook, WI

With a cost of living index of 77, Sandy Hook, 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. Sandy Hook is a small community of 261 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Sandy Hook's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $941 (29% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $184,700 (39% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 2.3x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Sandy Hook is $80,720, which is 7% higher 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.