Cost of Living in Menasha, WI

Population 18,130 · Wisconsin · Data vintage 2023

Cost Index
(100 = US avg)

Page updated: April 2026 · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year

Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Housing costs in Menasha stay well under national norms: a median home value of $169,000 against median household incomes of $64,392 gives the city one of the more comfortable price-to-income ratios in Wisconsin.

Geographically, Menasha is about 30 miles southwest of Green Bay, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 12% lower than Green Bay's $192,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 55

Rent 66

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Menasha

The median home value in Menasha is $169,200 — 45% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $866/month, 34% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $64,392/year is 14% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.3%, 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 55.3°F and lows of 37.3°F. Overall, Menasha has a cost of living index of 60 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 40% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value

$169,200

45% below avg

Zillow Home Value

$299,257

Zillow ZHVI

Median Rent

$866/mo

34% below avg

Zillow Rent

$1,193/mo

Zillow ZORI

Price-to-Rent Ratio

16.3x

Favors buying

Property Tax Rate

1.7%

Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio

$712

1 BR

$781

2 BR

$997

3 BR

$1,290

4 BR

$1,448

Owner-occupied 64.4%

Renter-occupied 35.6%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent

$866

Groceries national estimate

$400

Utilities local estimate

$88

Transportation local gas prices

$126

Estimated Total $1,480/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚

Eggs (dozen)

$0.548

🍞

White Bread (lb)

$1.912

🥩

Ground Beef (lb)

$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute

21.8 min

19% below avg

Gas Price

$3.145/gal

0% below avg

Work From Home

11.5%

Commute Mode

Drove alone

76.5%

Carpooled

9.1%

Public transit

0.9%

Walked

1.3%

Bicycle

0.3%

Work from home

11.5%

⚡ Utilities

Electricity

$0.176/kWh

0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 7.7%

Total Sales Tax 5.4%

State rate 5.0%

Avg local rate 0.4%

Property Tax 1.7%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income

$64,392

14% below avg

Per Capita Income

$35,219

Unemployment Rate

3.3%

32% below avg

Poverty Rate

13.7%

Labor Force Participation

71.1%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 17.5%

Graduate degree 6.9%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 37.6

Male median age 36.7

Female median age 38.6

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High

55.3°F

Avg Low

37.3°F

Annual Precip

30.6"

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	26	30	42	55	67	77	81	79	72	59	44	32
Low °F	11	14	24	36	47	57	61	60	51	40	29	18
Precip"	1.11	0.83	1.74	2.89	3.60	4.65	3.69	3.20	3.00	2.76	1.82	1.27

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

97%

4-Year Graduation Rate

12.6:1

Student-teacher ratio

Public schools

3,349

Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Menasha, WI?

Menasha has a cost index of 60 (100 = national average). It is 40% below the national average.

What is average rent in Menasha, WI?

The median gross rent in Menasha is $866 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Menasha?

The median home value in Menasha is $169,200 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Menasha?

The median household income in Menasha is $64,392 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Menasha, WI?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Menasha is 5.4%. The Wisconsin state income tax top rate is 7.7%.

Is Menasha, WI affordable?

Yes, Menasha is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 60 — about 40% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Menasha?

Menasha has average high temperatures of 55.3°F and average lows of 37.3°F. Annual precipitation is 30.6". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Menasha at a Glance

Population: 18,130
Median Income: $64,392
Home Value: $169,200
Median Rent: $866/mo
Unemployment: 3.3%
Avg High Temp: 55.3°F
Sales Tax: 5.4%

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