Rib Mountain, WI vs St. Croix Falls, WI

St. Croix Falls is moderately more affordable than Rib Mountain, with a 12.9% lower cost of living index. Rib Mountain scores 87 compared to 77 for St. Croix Falls, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Rib Mountain can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Rib Mountain is $1,173/month compared to $864/month in St. Croix Falls — a 36% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: St. Croix Falls is more affordable at $216,500 median vs $237,700.

Median household income in Rib Mountain is $87,054 compared to $63,179 in St. Croix Falls (+37.8%). While Rib Mountain is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Rib Mountain spend roughly 16.2% of their income on rent, less than the 16.4% in St. Croix Falls.