Boaz, WI vs Waldo, WI

Boaz is moderately more affordable than Waldo, with a 9.4% lower cost of living index. Boaz scores 70 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 Boaz is $881/month compared to $950/month in Waldo — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Boaz is more affordable at $112,500 median vs $196,600.

Median household income in Boaz is $52,396 compared to $69,583 in Waldo (-24.7%). While Waldo is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Boaz spend roughly 20.2% of their income on rent, more than the 16.4% in Waldo.