Glenwood City, WI vs Waterloo, WI

Waterloo is moderately more affordable than Glenwood City, with a 5.9% lower cost of living index. Glenwood City scores 86 compared to 81 for Waterloo, 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 $974/month in Waterloo — a 23% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Waterloo has cheaper rent, Glenwood City actually has lower median home values ($159,900 vs $219,100).

Median household income in Glenwood City is $70,833 compared to $78,103 in Waterloo (-9.3%). Waterloo offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Glenwood City spend roughly 20.2% of their income on rent, more than the 15% in Waterloo.