Rock Falls, WI vs St. Joseph, WI

Rock Falls is moderately more affordable than St. Joseph, with a 9.1% lower cost of living index. Rock Falls scores 73 compared to 80 for St. Joseph, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. Joseph can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Rock Falls is $900/month compared to $883/month in St. Joseph — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while St. Joseph has cheaper rent, Rock Falls actually has lower median home values ($165,000 vs $264,400).

Median household income in Rock Falls is $68,500 compared to $84,583 in St. Joseph (-19%). While St. Joseph is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Rock Falls spend roughly 15.8% of their income on rent, more than the 12.5% in St. Joseph.