Neenah, WI at a glance
Median household income
$75,374$6,281 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Neenah, WI?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
How much is rent in Neenah, WI? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Oshkosh-Neenah, WI MSA, with the income each one takes if rent stays under 30% of it.
| Unit Size | Monthly Rent | Annual Rent | 30% Rule Min. Income | % of Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $875 | $10,500 | $35,000 | 13.9% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $889 | $10,668 | $35,560 | 14.2% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $1,149 | $13,788 | $45,960 | 18.3% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,543 | $18,516 | $61,720 | 24.6% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $1,651 | $19,812 | $66,040 | 26.3% |
What a typical income covers in Neenah, WI
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $75,374 a year ($6,281 a month before tax).
What $75,374 leaves after Wisconsin taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Wisconsin tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
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Living in Neenah, WI: common questions
What is the median household income in Neenah, WI?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Neenah, WI is $75,374 per year (approximately $6,281 per month).
What is the average rent in Neenah, WI?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $875 for a studio, $889 for one bedroom, $1,149 for two, $1,543 for three and $1,651 for four, utilities included.
It is not an average of listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so a new lease on a nicer place will usually cost more.
Is Neenah, WI expensive to live in?
Prices there run 7.1% below the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for the metro area is 92.9, where the U.S. is 100. Rent moves the number most: housing is where places differ, while goods cost about the same everywhere.
How much do you need to earn to comfortably afford rent in Neenah, WI?
To keep a $1,149 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $45,960 a year, or $3,830 a month. That is 61% of what the typical household in Neenah, WI earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Neenah, WI?
On the local median income of $75,374 ($6,281 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $3,141 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,884 for everything else and $1,256 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $1,149 takes 37% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Neenah, WI?
Homes in Wisconsin paid 19.6¢ per kWh on average (EIA). At 900 kWh a month, a typical use, that is about $176. Your bill depends mostly on heating and cooling.