Menasha, WI vs Waupaca, WI

Menasha, WI and Waupaca, WI have a very similar cost of living, with only a 3.9% difference in their overall index. Menasha scores 73 while Waupaca scores 70 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Menasha is $866/month compared to $748/month in Waupaca — a 16% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Waupaca has cheaper rent, Menasha actually has lower median home values ($169,200 vs $177,600).

Median household income in Menasha is $64,392 compared to $52,586 in Waupaca (+22.5%). While Menasha is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Menasha spend roughly 16.1% of their income on rent, less than the 17.1% in Waupaca.