Mercer, WI vs Rock Falls, WI

Mercer is moderately more affordable than Rock Falls, with a 9.4% lower cost of living index. Mercer scores 66 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 Mercer is $525/month compared to $900/month in Rock Falls — a 42% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Mercer has cheaper rent, Rock Falls actually has lower median home values ($165,000 vs $209,100).

Median household income in Mercer is $51,528 compared to $68,500 in Rock Falls (-24.8%). 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 Mercer spend roughly 12.2% of their income on rent, less than the 15.8% in Rock Falls.