Luck, WI vs Waldo, WI

Luck is moderately more affordable than Waldo, with a 7.3% lower cost of living index. Luck scores 71 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 Luck is $867/month compared to $950/month in Waldo — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Luck is more affordable at $145,300 median vs $196,600.

Median household income in Luck is $69,239 compared to $69,583 in Waldo (-0.5%). Waldo 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 Luck spend roughly 15% of their income on rent, less than the 16.4% in Waldo.