Cost of Living in Fond du Lac, WI
Fond du Lac, WI — prices, rents and what jobs really pay here after taxes.
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What would you need to earn in Fond du Lac, WI to keep the same lifestyle — after taxes — as in another city?
Prices in Fond du Lac, WI vs. the U.S. average
| Category | Index (U.S. = 100) | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| All items | 91.6 | −8.4% |
| Housing | 67.3 | −32.7% |
| Goods | 93.8 | −6.2% |
| Utilities | 91.1 | −8.9% |
| Other services | 99.4 | −0.6% |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Rent in Fond du Lac, WI
| Unit | Monthly rent | Income needed (30% rule) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $811 | $32,440/yr |
| 1 bedroom | $946 | $37,840/yr |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,176 | $47,040/yr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,522 | $60,880/yr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,665 | $66,600/yr |
HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026, population-weighted across the metro's counties.
Take-home pay in Fond du Lac, WI
- Federal income tax$3,861
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,121
- Medicare (1.45%)$730
- Wisconsin income tax$1,434
- Take-home pay$41,194
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 4.40% state
Highest-paying jobs in Fond du Lac, WI
*In U.S.-average dollars after adjusting for local prices.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fond du Lac, WI expensive to live in?
According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, overall prices in the Fond du Lac, WI metro area are 91.6% of the U.S. average, with housing at 67.3%. It is the #255 most expensive of 387 metro areas we track.
What salary do you need to live in Fond du Lac, WI?
To match the buying power of a $60,000 salary in an average-priced U.S. city you would need about $54,986 in Fond du Lac, WI (before tax differences). The median wage across all jobs here is $50,340.
How much is rent in Fond du Lac, WI?
HUD’s FY2026 fair market rents for Fond du Lac, WI are $811 for a studio, $946 for one bedroom, $1,176 for two bedrooms and $1,522 for three bedrooms, including utilities.
All salaries in Fond du Lac, WI
Management Occupations
- General and Operations Manager — $114,410
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- Registered Nurse — $93,890
Healthcare Support Occupations
- Nursing Assistant — $44,490
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide — $34,190
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
- Fast Food and Counter Worker — $28,180
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
Sales and Related Occupations
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products — $69,140
- Retail Salesperson — $33,640
- Cashier — $30,230
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
- Customer Service Representative — $47,500
- Office Clerks, General — $43,920
- Receptionist and Information Clerk — $40,390
Production Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Production and Operating Workers — $70,260
- Machinist — $57,700
- Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator — $51,200
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver — $57,730
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand — $46,140
- Stocker and Order Filler — $30,840