Nekoosa, WI vs Waupaca, WI

Nekoosa is moderately more affordable than Waupaca, with a 11.4% lower cost of living index. Nekoosa scores 62 compared to 70 for Waupaca, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Waupaca can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Nekoosa is $660/month compared to $748/month in Waupaca — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Nekoosa is more affordable at $112,900 median vs $177,600.

Median household income in Nekoosa is $43,026 compared to $52,586 in Waupaca (-18.2%). While Waupaca is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Nekoosa spend roughly 18.4% of their income on rent, more than the 17.1% in Waupaca.