Oak Creek, WI vs River Falls, WI

River Falls is moderately more affordable than Oak Creek, with a 8.5% lower cost of living index. Oak Creek scores 101 compared to 93 for River Falls, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Oak Creek can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Oak Creek is $1,397/month compared to $1,050/month in River Falls — a 33% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: River Falls is more affordable at $299,800 median vs $305,100.

Median household income in Oak Creek is $93,120 compared to $78,078 in River Falls (+19.3%). While Oak Creek is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Oak Creek spend roughly 18% of their income on rent, more than the 16.1% in River Falls.