Laona, WI vs Rock Falls, WI

Laona is moderately more affordable than Rock Falls, with a 12.5% lower cost of living index. Laona scores 64 compared to 73 for Rock Falls, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Rock Falls can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Laona is $660/month compared to $900/month in Rock Falls — a 27% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Laona is more affordable at $131,900 median vs $165,000.

Median household income in Laona is $39,688 compared to $68,500 in Rock Falls (-42.1%). While Rock 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 Laona spend roughly 20% of their income on rent, more than the 15.8% in Rock Falls.