Cedar Grove, WI vs Waupaca, WI

Waupaca is moderately more affordable than Cedar Grove, with a 13.2% lower cost of living index. Cedar Grove scores 79 compared to 70 for Waupaca, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cedar Grove can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cedar Grove is $971/month compared to $748/month in Waupaca — a 30% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Waupaca is more affordable at $177,600 median vs $221,900.

Median household income in Cedar Grove is $87,500 compared to $52,586 in Waupaca (+66.4%). While Cedar Grove is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cedar Grove spend roughly 13.3% of their income on rent, less than the 17.1% in Waupaca.