Prairie du Chien, WI vs River Falls, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Prairie du Chien is 23.7% cheaper than River Falls. With a cost index of 71 vs 93, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Prairie du Chien to River Falls should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Prairie du Chien is $840/month compared to $1,050/month in River Falls — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Prairie du Chien is more affordable at $152,100 median vs $299,800.

Median household income in Prairie du Chien is $52,670 compared to $78,078 in River Falls (-32.5%). While River 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 Prairie du Chien spend roughly 19.1% of their income on rent, more than the 16.1% in River Falls.