Cost of Living in Mauston, WI
Population 4,280 · Wisconsin · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Mauston sits on the smaller end of the Wisconsin city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible. Around 22% of residents live below the federal poverty line, a rate that tends to correlate with the income and housing figures above.
Mauston is about 60 miles northwest of Madison, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 61% lower than Madison's $347,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Mauston
The median home value in Mauston is $135,600 — 56% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $830/month, 37% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $60,174/year is 19% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 1.9%, below the national average of 4.8%. Wisconsin's top state income tax rate is 7.7% and the combined sales tax is 5.4%. The climate averages highs of 55.0°F and lows of 35.5°F. Overall, Mauston has a cost of living index of 52 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 48% less expensive.
Mauston has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 25 | 30 | 42 | 56 | 69 | 77 | 81 | 79 | 71 | 58 | 43 | 30 |
| Low °F | 8 | 11 | 23 | 35 | 47 | 57 | 60 | 58 | 49 | 38 | 26 | 15 |
| Precip" | 1.30 | 1.31 | 2.06 | 3.41 | 4.02 | 4.43 | 3.91 | 4.46 | 3.39 | 2.67 | 1.85 | 1.65 |
🏫 Schools
NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Mauston, WI?
Mauston has a cost index of 52 (100 = national average). It is 48% below the national average.
What is average rent in Mauston, WI?
The median gross rent in Mauston is $830 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Mauston?
The median home value in Mauston is $135,600 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Mauston?
The median household income in Mauston is $60,174 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Mauston, WI?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Mauston is 5.4%. The Wisconsin state income tax top rate is 7.7%.
Is Mauston, WI affordable?
Yes, Mauston is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 52 — about 48% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Mauston?
Mauston has average high temperatures of 55.0°F and average lows of 35.5°F. Annual precipitation is 34.5". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Mauston at a Glance
- Population
- 4,280
- Median Income
- $60,174
- Home Value
- $135,600
- Median Rent
- $830/mo
- Unemployment
- 1.9%
- Avg High Temp
- 55.0°F
- Sales Tax
- 5.4%
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