Fond du Lac, WI vs River Falls, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Fond du Lac is 21.2% cheaper than River Falls. With a cost index of 73 vs 93, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Fond du Lac to River Falls should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Fond du Lac is $905/month compared to $1,050/month in River Falls — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fond du Lac is more affordable at $161,300 median vs $299,800.

Median household income in Fond du Lac is $61,620 compared to $78,078 in River Falls (-21.1%). The higher salaries in River Falls partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Fond du Lac spend roughly 17.6% of their income on rent, more than the 16.1% in River Falls.