Wabeno, WI vs Wausaukee, WI

Wabeno is moderately more affordable than Wausaukee, with a 6% lower cost of living index. Wabeno scores 54 compared to 58 for Wausaukee, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wausaukee can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Wabeno is $475/month compared to $573/month in Wausaukee — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wabeno is more affordable at $85,800 median vs $92,300.

Median household income in Wabeno is $34,375 compared to $44,554 in Wausaukee (-22.8%). While Wausaukee is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Wabeno spend roughly 16.6% of their income on rent, more than the 15.4% in Wausaukee.