Janesville, WI
Salary intelligence, cost of living, and affordability data
Avg Salary
$63,554
across all roles
Cost Index
83
Very Affordable
Avg Rent
$1,237/mo
1-bed apartment
Affordability
6/10
Moderate Affordability
How affordable is Janesville?
Moderate Affordability
Purchasing power score: 1.80× (take-home ÷ living costs)
With a cost of living index of 83 (US avg = 100) and average disposable income of $1,716/mo, Janesville is a low-cost market — your salary goes further here than in most US cities.
Cost of Living Benchmarks
Cost Index
83
US avg = 100
Est. Monthly Rent
$1,237
1-bed, city avg
Avg Disposable
$1,716
after taxes + living costs
Median Salary
$55,795
across all tracked roles
Purchasing Power
1.80×
take-home ÷ costs
Jobs Tracked
791
job titles with data
Highest-Paying Jobs in Janesville
By gross annual salary
- $199,877
- $198,858
- $197,470
- $193,952
- $191,802
- $191,791
- $189,846
- $187,065
- $179,965
- $177,764
Best Jobs for Disposable Income
After taxes and living costs
- $10,009/mo
- $9,947/mo
- $9,863/mo
- $9,649/mo
- $9,518/mo
- $9,517/mo
- $9,399/mo
- $9,230/mo
- $8,798/mo
- $8,664/mo
Jobs With Tightest Budgets in Janesville
These roles leave the least disposable income after living costs — worth knowing before accepting an offer.
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All data derived from BLS OEWS metro data and regional cost-of-living indices. Figures are estimates; verify with local sources before making decisions.