Chippewa Falls, WI vs New Berlin, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Chippewa Falls is 27.6% cheaper than New Berlin. With a cost index of 76 vs 104, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Chippewa Falls to New Berlin should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Chippewa Falls is $910/month compared to $1,409/month in New Berlin — a 35% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Chippewa Falls is more affordable at $194,800 median vs $343,500.

Median household income in Chippewa Falls is $62,133 compared to $97,414 in New Berlin (-36.2%). While New Berlin is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Chippewa Falls spend roughly 17.6% of their income on rent, more than the 17.4% in New Berlin.