WI · Rank 11 of 50 affordable
Can teachers afford to live in Wisconsin?
Yes — manageable.
The average Wisconsin teacher earns $63,115 per year. A typical 2-bedroom rents for about $1,564/mo, which is 30% of gross monthly pay. The 30% rule is the standard healthy benchmark.
Avg Teacher Salary
$63,115
Cost-of-Living Index
92
US avg = 100
Affordability Score
51/100
Renting in Wisconsin
2BR Rent / mo
$1,564
Annual Rent
$18,768
% of Salary
30%
Left after rent
$3,696/mo
Green zone is under the 30% healthy housing benchmark.
Buying a Home in Wisconsin
Median Home Price
$386,400
10% Down
$38,640
P&I (7%, 30yr)
$2,314/mo
Full PITI
$2,781/mo
Estimated mortgage payment as a share of average teacher monthly gross pay, including taxes & insurance.
Estimates assume a 10% down payment, 7% 30-year fixed rate, 1.1% property tax, and 0.35% home insurance. Actual rates and prices vary by district and metro area.