Waupun, WI vs West Bend, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Waupun is 15.8% cheaper than West Bend. With a cost index of 71 vs 85, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Waupun to West Bend should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Waupun is $830/month compared to $1,033/month in West Bend — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Waupun is more affordable at $167,700 median vs $244,500.

Median household income in Waupun is $66,931 compared to $75,043 in West Bend (-10.8%). The higher salaries in West Bend partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Waupun spend roughly 14.9% of their income on rent, less than the 16.5% in West Bend.