Darlington, WI vs Waupaca, WI

Darlington, WI and Waupaca, WI have a very similar cost of living, with only a 0.9% difference in their overall index. Darlington scores 71 while Waupaca scores 70 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Darlington is $885/month compared to $748/month in Waupaca — a 18% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Waupaca has cheaper rent, Darlington actually has lower median home values ($134,300 vs $177,600).

Median household income in Darlington is $62,695 compared to $52,586 in Waupaca (+19.2%). While Darlington is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Darlington spend roughly 16.9% of their income on rent, less than the 17.1% in Waupaca.