St. Croix Falls, WI vs Stoddard, WI

Stoddard is moderately more affordable than St. Croix Falls, with a 10.2% lower cost of living index. St. Croix Falls scores 77 compared to 70 for Stoddard, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. Croix Falls can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in St. Croix Falls is $864/month compared to $796/month in Stoddard — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Stoddard is more affordable at $169,700 median vs $216,500.

Median household income in St. Croix Falls is $63,179 compared to $61,477 in Stoddard (+2.8%). St. Croix Falls 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 St. Croix Falls spend roughly 16.4% of their income on rent, more than the 15.5% in Stoddard.