Evansville, WI vs River Falls, WI

Evansville is moderately more affordable than River Falls, with a 12.2% lower cost of living index. Evansville scores 82 compared to 93 for River Falls, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of River Falls can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Evansville is $941/month compared to $1,050/month in River Falls — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Evansville is more affordable at $256,900 median vs $299,800.

Median household income in Evansville is $78,841 compared to $78,078 in River Falls (+1%). Evansville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Evansville spend roughly 14.3% of their income on rent, less than the 16.1% in River Falls.