Dousman, WI vs Waterford, WI

Waterford is moderately more affordable than Dousman, with a 9.8% lower cost of living index. Dousman scores 107 compared to 98 for Waterford, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Dousman can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dousman is $1,430/month compared to $1,278/month in Waterford — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Waterford is more affordable at $312,700 median vs $371,500.

Median household income in Dousman is $87,011 compared to $80,380 in Waterford (+8.2%). The higher salaries in Dousman partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Dousman spend roughly 19.7% of their income on rent, more than the 19.1% in Waterford.