Boyceville, WI vs Waldo, WI

Boyceville is moderately more affordable than Waldo, with a 6.3% lower cost of living index. Boyceville scores 72 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 Boyceville is $856/month compared to $950/month in Waldo — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Boyceville is more affordable at $158,200 median vs $196,600.

Median household income in Boyceville is $55,972 compared to $69,583 in Waldo (-19.6%). 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 Boyceville spend roughly 18.4% of their income on rent, more than the 16.4% in Waldo.