Black River Falls, WI vs Luck, WI

Black River Falls is moderately more affordable than Luck, with a 5.6% lower cost of living index. Black River Falls scores 67 compared to 71 for Luck, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Luck 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 $867/month in Luck — a 17% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Black River Falls has cheaper rent, Luck actually has lower median home values ($145,300 vs $152,300).

Median household income in Black River Falls is $57,712 compared to $69,239 in Luck (-16.6%). While Luck 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% in Luck.