Stanley, WI vs Waupun, WI

Stanley is moderately more affordable than Waupun, with a 8.2% lower cost of living index. Stanley scores 66 compared to 71 for Waupun, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Waupun can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Stanley is $693/month compared to $830/month in Waupun — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Stanley is more affordable at $153,200 median vs $167,700.

Median household income in Stanley is $47,857 compared to $66,931 in Waupun (-28.5%). While Waupun is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Stanley spend roughly 17.4% of their income on rent, more than the 14.9% in Waupun.