Greenfield, WI vs River Falls, WI

Greenfield is moderately more affordable than River Falls, with a 5.5% lower cost of living index. Greenfield scores 88 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 Greenfield is $1,123/month compared to $1,050/month in River Falls — a 7% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while River Falls has cheaper rent, Greenfield actually has lower median home values ($247,800 vs $299,800).

Median household income in Greenfield is $69,016 compared to $78,078 in River Falls (-11.6%). While River Falls is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Greenfield spend roughly 19.5% of their income on rent, more than the 16.1% in River Falls.