Cost of Living in Wautoma, WI

With a cost of living index of 64, Wautoma, WI is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 36% cheaper than the national average and 15% below the Wisconsin state average of 79. Wautoma is a small community of 1,882 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Wautoma's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $725 (45% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $108,900 (64% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 3x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Wautoma is $36,250, which is 52% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 24% 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.