Cost of Living in Rib Mountain, WI

Population 6,134 · Wisconsin · Data vintage 2023

82
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Rib Mountain is a smaller Wisconsin community of around 6000 residents, where median household incomes of $87,054 and housing costs ($238,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape.

Geographically, Rib Mountain lies roughly 90 miles west of the nearest major metro, Green Bay. Median home values run roughly 24% higher than Green Bay's $192,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 78
Rent 89

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

About the Cost of Living in Rib Mountain

The median home value in Rib Mountain is $237,700 — 22% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,173/month, 11% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $87,054/year is 17% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.6%, above 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 53.2°F and lows of 34.0°F, with about 64.3" of annual snowfall. Overall, Rib Mountain has a cost of living index of 82 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 18% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$237,700
22% below avg
Median Rent
$1,173/mo
11% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
16.9x
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 83.9%
Renter-occupied 16.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,173
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,787/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
16.2 min
40% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
17.5%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
67.4%
Carpooled
14.9%
Walked
0.1%
Work from home
17.5%

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
$87,054
17% above avg
Per Capita Income
$43,256
Unemployment Rate
5.6%
16% above avg
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Labor Force Participation
57.3%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 24.2%
Graduate degree 14.3%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 48.8
Male median age 45.4
Female median age 51.6

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
53.2°F
Avg Low
34.0°F
Annual Precip
33.9"
Annual Snowfall
64.3"
23° 45° 68° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 232740546776807870564028
Low °F 71021324555595749372514
Precip" 1.201.081.833.123.794.673.864.073.833.071.851.54
Snow" 14.812.78.36.50.20.00.00.00.00.96.514.4

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 41 — Good
77.8%
Good air days/yr
166
Max AQI recorded
11
PM2.5 days
205
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Rib Mountain, WI?

Rib Mountain has a cost index of 82 (100 = national average). It is 18% below the national average.

What is average rent in Rib Mountain, WI?

The median gross rent in Rib Mountain is $1,173 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Rib Mountain?

The median home value in Rib Mountain is $237,700 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Rib Mountain?

The median household income in Rib Mountain is $87,054 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Rib Mountain, WI?

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

Is Rib Mountain, WI affordable?

Yes, Rib Mountain is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 82 — about 18% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Rib Mountain?

Rib Mountain has average high temperatures of 53.2°F and average lows of 34.0°F. Annual precipitation is 33.9". Average annual snowfall is 64.3". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Rib Mountain at a Glance

Population
6,134
Median Income
$87,054
Home Value
$237,700
Median Rent
$1,173/mo
Unemployment
5.6%
Avg High Temp
53.2°F
Sales Tax
5.4%
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