Black River Falls, WI vs Darien, WI

Black River Falls is moderately more affordable than Darien, with a 8.4% lower cost of living index. Black River Falls scores 67 compared to 73 for Darien, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Darien can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Black River Falls is $718/month compared to $831/month in Darien — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Black River Falls is more affordable at $152,300 median vs $197,200.

Median household income in Black River Falls is $57,712 compared to $65,893 in Darien (-12.4%). While Darien 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 River Falls spend roughly 14.9% of their income on rent, less than the 15.1% in Darien.