Cost of Living in Star Prairie, WI

With a cost of living index of 89, Star Prairie, WI is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 11% cheaper than the national average and 9% above the Wisconsin state average of 79. Star Prairie is a small community of 579 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Star Prairie's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $988 (25% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $269,800 (12% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 3.8x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Star Prairie is $71,667, which is 5% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 17% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum.

Everyday prices in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area tend to run above the national average. Out of 6 common grocery and utility items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 5 are priced higher than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.

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.