Waupaca, WI Cost of Living


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United States / Wisconsin / No Metro Area / Waupaca County / Waupaca / Zip Codes

Waupaca cost of living score
82.3
Less expensive
17.7% lower
than the US average
8.5% lower
than the Wisconsin average
Waupaca, Wisconsin gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 82.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 17.7% lower than the U.S. average and 8.5% higher than the average for Wisconsin.

Waupaca, WI

Housing costs in Waupaca?
A typical home costs $230,600, which is 31.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 5.5% less expensive than the average Wisconsin home, at $244,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Waupaca costs $730 per month, which is 49.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 41.1% cheaper than the state average of $1,030.

Can I afford Waupaca?
To live comfortably in Waupaca, Wisconsin, a minimum annual income of $44,280 for a family, and $24,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Waupaca?
Waupaca, WI is a great place to live for those looking to balance an enjoyable lifestyle with a reasonable cost of living. The median home cost in Waupaca is $169,900 and the median household income is $53,917, which is lower than the national average. This makes it easy for residents to find reasonably priced housing and amenities without breaking the bank. Additionally, utilities tend to be lower than what you would find in large cities, making it more affordable to stay warm in the winter and cool in the summer. With grocery prices around 11% lower on average than prices nationwide, Waupaca offers an excellent value for those looking for an affordable place to call home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesWaupacaWisconsinUnited States
  82.389.9100.0
  93.394.7100
  96.398.9100.0
  68.279.3100.0
  $230,600$244,100$338,100
  103.8%99.0%100.0%
  69.686.9100.0
  93.9106.6100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 7 years ago

Pros- Beautiful scenery. Lots of recreational activities to do on the Chain. Cons- Very high property taxes. People r struggling badly to sell their homes. The court  More

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Waupaca is a lovely town. The people are friendly and caring. The scenery is gorgeous with many lakes and rivers to explore. The down side is the property taxes are  More

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