Roberts, WI vs Waterford, WI

Waterford is moderately more affordable than Roberts, with a 11.6% lower cost of living index. Roberts scores 109 compared to 98 for Waterford, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Roberts can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Roberts is $1,661/month compared to $1,278/month in Waterford — a 30% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Waterford has cheaper rent, Roberts actually has lower median home values ($270,300 vs $312,700).

Median household income in Roberts is $92,105 compared to $80,380 in Waterford (+14.6%). While Roberts is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Roberts spend roughly 21.6% of their income on rent, more than the 19.1% in Waterford.