Blair, WI vs Waldo, WI

Blair is moderately more affordable than Waldo, with a 11.4% lower cost of living index. Blair scores 68 compared to 77 for Waldo, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Waldo can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Blair is $797/month compared to $950/month in Waldo — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Blair is more affordable at $132,500 median vs $196,600.

Median household income in Blair is $65,667 compared to $69,583 in Waldo (-5.6%). Waldo does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Blair spend roughly 14.6% of their income on rent, less than the 16.4% in Waldo.