Most Affordable in Wisconsin

Top 100 cities ranked by most affordable

Best Wisconsin Cities

Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics, 4 topics from climate and air quality data.

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All Countries  ·  United States  ·  Wisconsin

Most Affordable - Wisconsin

1 Antigo $94,700
2 Marinette $111,600
3 Merrill $113,200
4 Wisconsin Rapids $116,600
5 Two Rivers $121,800
6 Rhinelander $123,300
7 Shawano $127,200
8 Beloit $133,500
9 Richland Center $137,700
10 Berlin $143,800
11 Manitowoc $143,900
12 North Fond du Lac $144,900
13 Prairie du Chien $152,100
14 Wausau $155,900
15 Racine $158,100
16 Fond du Lac $161,300
17 Ripon $161,500
18 Ashland $162,200
19 New London $162,800
20 Tomah $162,900
21 Sheboygan $165,200
22 Waupun $167,700
23 Oshkosh $168,400
24 Superior $168,500
25 Sparta $168,800
26 Menasha $169,200
27 Marshfield $169,900
28 Milwaukee $172,000
29 Waupaca $177,600
30 Rice Lake $178,100
31 Monroe $184,400
32 Mayville $184,800
33 Platteville $186,900
34 Portage $187,300
35 Rothschild $188,000
36 Stevens Point $189,700
37 Beaver Dam $189,800
38 Green Bay $191,500
39 West Allis $191,700
40 Delavan $194,500
41 Neenah $194,700
42 Chippewa Falls $194,800
43 Plymouth $194,900
44 La Crosse $196,600
45 Kimberly $196,900
46 Fort Atkinson $198,600
47 Kaukauna $198,800
48 Cudahy $201,000
49 Baraboo $201,800
50 Menomonie $203,800
51 Sheboygan Falls $205,400
52 St. Francis $207,200
53 Janesville $209,700
54 Kenosha $210,500
55 Milton $210,500
56 Appleton $211,500
57 Watertown $211,500
58 Whitewater $211,800
59 Weston $215,900
60 South Milwaukee $216,400
61 Allouez $217,100
62 Sturgeon Bay $217,600
63 Reedsburg $218,300
64 Altoona $220,900
65 Brown Deer $221,100
66 Jefferson $222,100
67 Little Chute $223,400
68 Columbus $225,700
69 Eau Claire $228,000
70 Fox Crossing $228,000
71 Sturtevant $231,000
72 Dodgeville $234,000
73 Rib Mountain $237,700
74 Kronenwetter $240,700
75 Edgerton $243,900
76 West Bend $244,500
77 Plover $244,500
78 Ashwaubenon $245,100
79 Greenfield $247,800
80 De Pere $253,900
81 Elkhorn $255,300
82 Evansville $256,900
83 Twin Lakes $257,000
84 Glendale $260,300
85 Hartford $261,300
86 Lake Hallie $261,500
87 Holmen $262,600
88 Bellevue $267,700
89 Burlington $268,300
90 New Richmond $269,000
91 West Salem $269,300
92 Mount Pleasant $269,900
93 Port Washington $276,000
94 Onalaska $279,100
95 Caledonia $279,400
96 Salem Lakes $281,500
97 Lake Mills $282,400
98 Stoughton $283,900
99 Howard $286,200
100 Waukesha $286,600

The most affordable housing markets in Wisconsin offer opportunities for homeownership at a fraction of the cost of major metros. Antigo has a median home value of just $94,700.

Affordable housing markets often feature lower costs of living overall, making them attractive to retirees, remote workers, and families building wealth through homeownership. Many of these cities offer solid community amenities despite their lower price points.

While low home values make homeownership accessible, they may also reflect limited job markets or slower economic growth. The rise of remote work has created new opportunities for these communities to attract residents who can earn higher salaries from distant employers.

Did You Know?

  • 1. In Antigo, the median home costs just $94,700 - less than a new luxury car.
  • 2. Affordable housing markets have seen increased interest since the rise of remote work, as buyers can earn higher salaries from anywhere.
  • 3. Many of the most affordable cities are in the South and Midwest, where land costs and construction expenses are lower.

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