Cost of Living in Fond du Lac, WI

How far does a $70,000 salary go in Fond du Lac? Estimated income taxes on that gross salary total approximately $9,863 per year — combining federal taxes with Wisconsin's state income tax. Subtract rent for a 2-bedroom apartment ($1,176/month based on HUD Fair Market Rents for the Fond du Lac metro area) and the estimated annual take-home is $46,025, or roughly $3,835 per month for everything else: food, transportation, savings, and discretionary spending.

The Fond du Lac metro has a cost of living index of 77.6 according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (national average = 100). At 22% below the national average, Fond du Lac is a genuinely affordable metro where everyday expenses stretch further than in most cities.

At a $70,000 salary, the estimated 2-bedroom rent in Fond du Lac represents approximately 20% of gross income. That falls comfortably below the 30% rent-burden guideline, a healthy position for building savings.