Rock Falls, WI vs Woodruff, WI

Rock Falls is moderately more affordable than Woodruff, with a 5% lower cost of living index. Rock Falls scores 73 compared to 77 for Woodruff, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Woodruff 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 $759/month in Woodruff — a 19% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Woodruff has cheaper rent, Rock Falls actually has lower median home values ($165,000 vs $253,000).

Median household income in Rock Falls is $68,500 compared to $68,798 in Woodruff (-0.4%). Woodruff does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Rock Falls spend roughly 15.8% of their income on rent, more than the 13.2% in Woodruff.