Chippewa Falls, WI vs Greenfield, WI

Chippewa Falls is moderately more affordable than Greenfield, with a 14% lower cost of living index. Chippewa Falls scores 76 compared to 88 for Greenfield, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Greenfield can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Chippewa Falls is $910/month compared to $1,123/month in Greenfield — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Chippewa Falls is more affordable at $194,800 median vs $247,800.

Median household income in Chippewa Falls is $62,133 compared to $69,016 in Greenfield (-10%). The higher salaries in Greenfield partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Chippewa Falls spend roughly 17.6% of their income on rent, less than the 19.5% in Greenfield.