Fall Creek, WI vs Medford, WI

Medford is moderately more affordable than Fall Creek, with a 14.1% lower cost of living index. Fall Creek scores 81 compared to 71 for Medford, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fall Creek can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fall Creek is $1,054/month compared to $809/month in Medford — a 30% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Medford is more affordable at $175,300 median vs $202,700.

Median household income in Fall Creek is $82,250 compared to $53,173 in Medford (+54.7%). While Fall Creek is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fall Creek spend roughly 15.4% of their income on rent, less than the 18.3% in Medford.