City guide · Updated May 2026
North AmericaUnited States44° · -88.5°
Oshkosh,WI.
Wisconsin's Event City where aviation, culture, and lakeside charm converge.
Oshkosh · US
OshkoshUnited States
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Outagamie County Regional Airport (ATW)NEAREST AIRPORT
Population
68,723.1
Total residents
Global rank
#82
Wanderlust index
Best time
May through September with…
Peak window
Time zone
America/Chicago
Local time
Currency
USD
Money in use
Language
English
Spoken locally
01 · Overview
About Oshkosh
Wisconsin's Event City where aviation, culture, and lakeside charm converge.
Nestled along the western shore of Lake Winnebago near the heart of Wisconsin, Oshkosh is surrounded by inviting lakes and rivers while a historic downtown district offers lively entertainment, one-of-a-kind attractions, and scenic waterfront dining. The city hosts EAA AirVenture, the world's largest air show. A vibrant arts and culture scene, affordable cost of living, and strong recreational opportunities make it a welcoming destination for all travel styles.
02 · Wanderlust scorecard
How Oshkosh scores
Ratings run 0 to 5 unless marked. They come from our AI-assisted research and are refreshed on a rolling basis.
4.1
/ 5
Cost of living
Affordability, 0–5. Higher means cheaper.
3.7
/ 5
Leisure
Leisure rating, 0–5.
67
Mbps
Connectivity
Median internet speed.
3.9
/ 5
Safety
Safety rating, 0–5. Higher is safer.
3.4
/ 5
Overall livability
Overall rating, 0–5.
5
/ 5
Air quality
Air-quality rating, 0–5. Higher is cleaner.
8.1
index
Index score
Wanderlust ranking, 0–10: overall, safety, internet, cost, leisure and air quality, weighted.
03 · Weather & when to go
Best time to visit Oshkosh
Current weather and the forecast, and the months our research rates best for a visit.
Month by month
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Sweet spot: May through September with comfortable temperatures from 20.0°C to 27.8°C. Budget-conscious travelers can visit between March and May when hotel prices are generally the lowest..
More cities for these months: Where to go in May · Where to go in June · Where to go in July · Where to go in August · Where to go in September
04 · Things to do
Things to do in Oshkosh
Top sights from our AI-assisted research, and other places we have photos of.
Top sight
Oshkosh Public Museum
Photo: The original uploader was Royalbroil at English Wikipedia . · CC BY-SA 2.5
Top sight
Top sight
Downtown Oshkosh Riverwalk
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Leach Amphitheater
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Grand Opera House
05 · Monthly cost of living
Cost of living in Oshkosh
Estimated monthly totals in USD from our AI-assisted research, one per profile. Treat them as a starting point for a budget, not a quote.
$2,200
estimated monthly spend · USDProfileExpat
Price references — vs. profile benchmarks
Nomadmonthly spend · USD
$2,400
+9%
Expatmonthly spend · USD
$2,200
baseline
Familymonthly spend · USD
$5,120.3
+133%
Localmonthly spend · USD
$1,349.2
-39%
Median fiber speeddownload · Mbps
67
Mbps
06 · Neighborhoods
Where to stay in Oshkosh
Neighborhoods our AI-assisted research lists as popular with visitors.
Downtown Oshkosh
Menominee North
Menominee South
Marina District
07 · Insider tips
Sights and neighbourhoods, with a tip each.
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08 · Practical notes
Practical information for Oshkosh
The essentials from this guide's data, in one place.
01
Getting there
- Nearest airport — Outagamie County Regional Airport (ATW)
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Money
- Currency — USD
- Affordability — 4.1/5 on the Wanderlust index (higher is cheaper)
03
Internet
- Median speed — 67 Mbps
- Internet score — 5/5
04
Safety
- Safety score — 3.9/5 from our AI-assisted research
05
Language
- Primary language — English
06
Timing
- Best window — May through September with comfortable temperatures from 20.0°C to 27.8°C. Budget-conscious travelers can visit between March and May when hotel prices are generally the lowest.
- Time zone — America/Chicago
Questions
Frequently asked, plainly answered.
The quick answers travelers want before they commit to flights, neighborhoods, and how long to stay.
Is Oshkosh safe for travelers?+
Oshkosh has a safety rating of 3.9 out of 5.
What is the best time to visit Oshkosh?+
The best time to visit Oshkosh is May through September with comfortable temperatures from 20.0°C to 27.8°C. Budget-conscious travelers can visit between March and May when hotel prices are generally the lowest..
How expensive is Oshkosh?+
Oshkosh has an affordability score of 4.1 out of 5, where 5 is most affordable.
What is the internet speed in Oshkosh?+
Oshkosh has an average internet speed of 67 Mbps.
What currency does Oshkosh use?+
The currency used in Oshkosh is USD.
What language is spoken in Oshkosh?+
The primary language spoken in Oshkosh is English.
Work-ready layer
Coworking spots and laptop-friendly anchors.
Real coworking spaces, laptop-friendly cafés, and libraries mapped near the center of the city — the closest, best-rated desks first.
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