Cost of Living in Menasha

Menasha's cost of living pairs genuinely affordable Fox Valley housing against a real, disclosed dual-county property tax structure.

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Affordable housing, with a real cross-source and neighborhood spread

Zillow's average home value ran $316,621 (+5.7% YoY), while Redfin's median sale price ran a lower $266,000 (+7.6% YoY). Neighborhood-level figures diverged further: Downtown Menasha's median fell 14.4% YoY to $193,000, while Doty Island's median rose 1.9% YoY to $265,000.

A genuine dual-county property tax split

Menasha's effective property tax rate runs 1.79% on the Winnebago County portion of the city and a lower 1.34% on the smaller Calumet County portion -- both above the 1.02% national median.

A median household income below neighboring Neenah

Menasha's median household income ($64,698, 2024) runs below neighboring Neenah's own $75,374 figure documented in neenah.js.

Wisconsin's 4-bracket income tax applies regardless

Wisconsin's real, 4-bracket progressive state income tax (3.50%-7.65%) applies statewide, including in Menasha, with no local piggyback layer.

Key takeaways

Home values ($266K-$316K depending on source) run below Wisconsin's statewide median.
Property tax rate genuinely differs by county portion: 1.79% (Winnebago) vs. 1.34% (Calumet).
Median household income ($64,698) runs below neighboring Neenah's own figure.
Wisconsin's statewide 4-bracket income tax applies regardless of city.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-27. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.