Lena, WI vs Rock Falls, WI

Lena is moderately more affordable than Rock Falls, with a 14.2% lower cost of living index. Lena scores 62 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 Lena is $637/month compared to $900/month in Rock Falls — a 29% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lena is more affordable at $132,900 median vs $165,000.

Median household income in Lena is $57,917 compared to $68,500 in Rock Falls (-15.4%). 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 Lena spend roughly 13.2% of their income on rent, less than the 15.8% in Rock Falls.