St. Croix Falls, WI vs Waupaca, WI

Waupaca is moderately more affordable than St. Croix Falls, with a 9.5% lower cost of living index. St. Croix Falls scores 77 compared to 70 for Waupaca, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. Croix Falls can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in St. Croix Falls is $864/month compared to $748/month in Waupaca — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Waupaca is more affordable at $177,600 median vs $216,500.

Median household income in St. Croix Falls is $63,179 compared to $52,586 in Waupaca (+20.1%). While St. Croix Falls is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of St. Croix Falls spend roughly 16.4% of their income on rent, less than the 17.1% in Waupaca.