Adams, WI vs Waupaca, WI

Adams is moderately more affordable than Waupaca, with a 11% lower cost of living index. Adams scores 63 compared to 70 for Waupaca, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Waupaca can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Adams is $701/month compared to $748/month in Waupaca — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Adams is more affordable at $101,200 median vs $177,600.

Median household income in Adams is $41,917 compared to $52,586 in Waupaca (-20.3%). While Waupaca is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Adams spend roughly 20.1% of their income on rent, more than the 17.1% in Waupaca.