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Most Affordable in Wisconsin

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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 Sparta $168,800
25 Menasha $169,200
26 Marshfield $169,900
27 Milwaukee $172,000
28 Waupaca $177,600
29 Rice Lake $178,100
30 Monroe $184,400
31 Mayville $184,800
32 Platteville $186,900
33 Portage $187,300
34 Rothschild $188,000
35 Stevens Point $189,700
36 Beaver Dam $189,800
37 Green Bay $191,500
38 West Allis $191,700
39 Delavan $194,500
40 Neenah $194,700
41 Chippewa Falls $194,800
42 Plymouth $194,900
43 La Crosse $196,600
44 Kimberly $196,900
45 Fort Atkinson $198,600
46 Kaukauna $198,800
47 Cudahy $201,000
48 Baraboo $201,800
49 Menomonie $203,800
50 Sheboygan Falls $205,400
51 St. Francis $207,200
52 Janesville $209,700
53 Kenosha $210,500
54 Milton $210,500
55 Appleton $211,500
56 Watertown $211,500
57 Whitewater $211,800
58 Weston $215,900
59 South Milwaukee $216,400
60 Allouez $217,100
61 Sturgeon Bay $217,600
62 Reedsburg $218,300
63 Altoona $220,900
64 Brown Deer $221,100
65 Jefferson $222,100
66 Little Chute $223,400
67 Columbus $225,700
68 Eau Claire $228,000
69 Fox Crossing $228,000
70 Sturtevant $231,000
71 Dodgeville $234,000
72 Rib Mountain $237,700
73 Kronenwetter $240,700
74 Edgerton $243,900
75 West Bend $244,500
76 Plover $244,500
77 Ashwaubenon $245,100
78 Greenfield $247,800
79 De Pere $253,900
80 Elkhorn $255,300
81 Evansville $256,900
82 Twin Lakes $257,000
83 Glendale $260,300
84 Hartford $261,300
85 Lake Hallie $261,500
86 Holmen $262,600
87 Pewaukee $266,300
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 Somers $287,800

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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