Black River Falls, WI vs Spring Valley, WI

Black River Falls is moderately more affordable than Spring Valley, with a 14.5% lower cost of living index. Black River Falls scores 67 compared to 79 for Spring Valley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Spring Valley 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 $869/month in Spring Valley — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Black River Falls is more affordable at $152,300 median vs $191,500.

Median household income in Black River Falls is $57,712 compared to $65,893 in Spring Valley (-12.4%). The higher salaries in Spring Valley partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Black River Falls spend roughly 14.9% of their income on rent, less than the 15.8% in Spring Valley.