Alma Center, WI vs Fall River, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Alma Center is 24.1% cheaper than Fall River. With a cost index of 66 vs 87, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Alma Center to Fall River should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Alma Center is $773/month compared to $1,154/month in Fall River — a 33% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Alma Center is more affordable at $121,300 median vs $229,100.

Median household income in Alma Center is $64,375 compared to $73,229 in Fall River (-12.1%). The higher salaries in Fall River partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Alma Center spend roughly 14.4% of their income on rent, less than the 18.9% in Fall River.