Black Creek, WI vs Rochester, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Black Creek is 22% cheaper than Rochester. With a cost index of 70 vs 89, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Black Creek to Rochester should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Black Creek is $742/month compared to $920/month in Rochester — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Black Creek is more affordable at $173,800 median vs $340,900.

Median household income in Black Creek is $63,894 compared to $104,429 in Rochester (-38.8%). While Rochester is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Black Creek spend roughly 13.9% of their income on rent, more than the 10.6% in Rochester.