Hudson, WI vs Waterford, WI

Waterford is moderately more affordable than Hudson, with a 9.9% lower cost of living index. Hudson scores 107 compared to 98 for Waterford, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hudson can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hudson is $1,377/month compared to $1,278/month in Waterford — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Waterford is more affordable at $312,700 median vs $355,000.

Median household income in Hudson is $97,036 compared to $80,380 in Waterford (+20.7%). While Hudson is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hudson spend roughly 17% of their income on rent, less than the 19.1% in Waterford.