Rent comparison · HUD FY2026
Columbia County vs Wisconsin
How do Columbia County and Wisconsin rents compare? A side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent breakdown, studio through 4-bedroom.
- $911
- Columbia County (1BR)
- $872
- Wisconsin (1BR)
- +4%
- 1BR difference
Side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent comparison. Data from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
A 1-bedroom in Columbia County is 4% more expensive than Wisconsin at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($911 vs $872). Both figures are the 40th percentile of gross rents (utilities included, telephone excluded) set by HUD for the federal fiscal year 2026. Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in each area are set between 90% and 110% of these FMR numbers. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents.
How Do Rents Compare By Bedroom?
| Bedrooms | Columbia County | Wisconsin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $824 | $797 | +$27 (+3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $911 | $872 | +$39 (+4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,195 | $1,097 | +$98 (+9%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,645 | $1,405 | +$240 (+17%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,798 | $1,572 | +$226 (+14%) |
vs US National Average
National average 1BR: $959. Columbia County is 5% below the US average. Wisconsin is 9% below.
Sources: HUD Fair Market Rents FY 2026. Population and median income from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).