Fall Creek, WI vs St. Joseph, WI

Fall Creek, WI and St. Joseph, WI have a very similar cost of living, with only a 0.6% difference in their overall index. Fall Creek scores 81 while St. Joseph scores 80 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Fall Creek is $1,054/month compared to $883/month in St. Joseph — a 19% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while St. Joseph has cheaper rent, Fall Creek actually has lower median home values ($202,700 vs $264,400).

Median household income in Fall Creek is $82,250 compared to $84,583 in St. Joseph (-2.8%). St. Joseph offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Fall Creek spend roughly 15.4% of their income on rent, more than the 12.5% in St. Joseph.