Oconto Falls, WI vs Rio, WI

Oconto Falls is moderately more affordable than Rio, with a 10.2% lower cost of living index. Oconto Falls scores 64 compared to 72 for Rio, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Rio can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Oconto Falls is $670/month compared to $789/month in Rio — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Oconto Falls is more affordable at $145,100 median vs $174,800.

Median household income in Oconto Falls is $47,786 compared to $68,304 in Rio (-30%). While Rio is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Oconto Falls spend roughly 16.8% of their income on rent, more than the 13.9% in Rio.