River Falls, WI vs Sun Prairie, WI

River Falls is moderately more affordable than Sun Prairie, with a 9.9% lower cost of living index. River Falls scores 93 compared to 103 for Sun Prairie, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sun Prairie can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in River Falls is $1,050/month compared to $1,374/month in Sun Prairie — a 24% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: River Falls is more affordable at $299,800 median vs $339,800.

Median household income in River Falls is $78,078 compared to $90,521 in Sun Prairie (-13.7%). While Sun Prairie is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of River Falls spend roughly 16.1% of their income on rent, less than the 18.2% in Sun Prairie.