Dodgeville, WI vs Fall River, WI

Dodgeville is moderately more affordable than Fall River, with a 5.4% lower cost of living index. Dodgeville scores 83 compared to 87 for Fall River, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fall River can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dodgeville is $984/month compared to $1,154/month in Fall River — a 15% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Dodgeville has cheaper rent, Fall River actually has lower median home values ($229,100 vs $234,000).

Median household income in Dodgeville is $72,768 compared to $73,229 in Fall River (-0.6%). Fall River does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Dodgeville spend roughly 16.2% of their income on rent, less than the 18.9% in Fall River.