Hustler, WI vs Waldo, WI

Hustler is moderately more affordable than Waldo, with a 13.8% lower cost of living index. Hustler scores 66 compared to 77 for Waldo, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Waldo can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hustler is $663/month compared to $950/month in Waldo — a 30% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hustler is more affordable at $159,400 median vs $196,600.

Median household income in Hustler is $55,938 compared to $69,583 in Waldo (-19.6%). While Waldo is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hustler spend roughly 14.2% of their income on rent, less than the 16.4% in Waldo.