Evansville, WI vs Park Falls, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Park Falls is 21.5% cheaper than Evansville. With a cost index of 67 vs 82, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Park Falls to Evansville should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Evansville is $941/month compared to $907/month in Park Falls — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Park Falls is more affordable at $81,900 median vs $256,900.

Median household income in Evansville is $78,841 compared to $47,240 in Park Falls (+66.9%). While Evansville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Evansville spend roughly 14.3% of their income on rent, less than the 23% in Park Falls.