St. Croix Falls, WI vs Twin Lakes, WI

St. Croix Falls is moderately more affordable than Twin Lakes, with a 12.2% lower cost of living index. St. Croix Falls scores 77 compared to 88 for Twin Lakes, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Twin Lakes 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 $1,034/month in Twin Lakes — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: St. Croix Falls is more affordable at $216,500 median vs $257,000.

Median household income in St. Croix Falls is $63,179 compared to $85,800 in Twin Lakes (-26.4%). While Twin Lakes is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of St. Croix Falls spend roughly 16.4% of their income on rent, more than the 14.5% in Twin Lakes.