Cudahy, WI vs Waupaca, WI

Waupaca is moderately more affordable than Cudahy, with a 13.4% lower cost of living index. Cudahy scores 80 compared to 70 for Waupaca, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cudahy can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cudahy is $977/month compared to $748/month in Waupaca — a 31% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Waupaca is more affordable at $177,600 median vs $201,000.

Median household income in Cudahy is $66,717 compared to $52,586 in Waupaca (+26.9%). While Cudahy is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cudahy spend roughly 17.6% of their income on rent, more than the 17.1% in Waupaca.