Rent comparison · HUD FY2026
Iron County vs Wisconsin
How do Iron County and Wisconsin rents compare? A side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent breakdown, studio through 4-bedroom.
- $758
- Iron County (1BR)
- $872
- Wisconsin (1BR)
- −13%
- 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 Iron County is 13% cheaper than Wisconsin at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($758 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 | Iron County | Wisconsin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $691 | $797 | −$106 (-13%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $758 | $872 | −$114 (-13%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $973 | $1,097 | −$124 (-11%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,214 | $1,405 | −$191 (-14%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,499 | $1,572 | −$73 (-5%) |
vs US National Average
National average 1BR: $959. Iron County is 21% 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).