Glenwood City, WI vs Waldo, WI

Waldo is moderately more affordable than Glenwood City, with a 11.8% lower cost of living index. Glenwood City scores 86 compared to 77 for Waldo, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Glenwood City can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Glenwood City is $1,194/month compared to $950/month in Waldo — a 26% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Waldo has cheaper rent, Glenwood City actually has lower median home values ($159,900 vs $196,600).

Median household income in Glenwood City is $70,833 compared to $69,583 in Waldo (+1.8%). Glenwood City does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Glenwood City spend roughly 20.2% of their income on rent, more than the 16.4% in Waldo.