New Berlin, WI vs River Falls, WI

River Falls is moderately more affordable than New Berlin, with a 12.3% lower cost of living index. New Berlin scores 104 compared to 93 for River Falls, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of New Berlin can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in New Berlin is $1,409/month compared to $1,050/month in River Falls — a 34% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: River Falls is more affordable at $299,800 median vs $343,500.

Median household income in New Berlin is $97,414 compared to $78,078 in River Falls (+24.8%). While New Berlin is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of New Berlin spend roughly 17.4% of their income on rent, more than the 16.1% in River Falls.