River Falls, WI Cost of Living


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River Falls cost of living score
97.2
Less expensive
2.8% lower
than the US average
8.1% higher
than the Wisconsin average
River Falls, Wisconsin gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 97.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 2.8% lower than the U.S. average and 8.1% lower than the average for Wisconsin.

River Falls, WI

Housing costs in River Falls?
A typical home costs $337,100, which is 0.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 38.1% more expensive than the average Wisconsin home, at $244,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in River Falls costs $1,240 per month, which is 13.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 16.9% more than the state average of $1,030.

Can I afford River Falls?
To live comfortably in River Falls, Wisconsin, a minimum annual income of $64,440 for a family, and $40,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about River Falls?
River Falls, WI has a cost of living that is lower than the national average, making it an attractive place to live for those on a budget. The median home cost in River Falls is $183,900, which is 1.2% lower than the Wisconsin average and 10.1% lower than the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $820 for a one-bedroom apartment, and utility costs are generally quite affordable. The overall cost of living index sits at 77 compared to the US average of 100. Living in River Falls can be quite affordable when compared with other cities across the country.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesRiver FallsWisconsinUnited States
  97.289.9100.0
  100.394.7100
  104.198.9100.0
  98.179.3100.0
  $337,100$244,100$338,100
  101.0%99.0%100.0%
  104.086.9100.0
  125.8106.6100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 3 years ago

It is a great place -- plenty of recreation and space. If you like overly planned suburbs this is not the place. It is a small college town with a traditional downtown  More

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Over 16 years ago

if you like cold winters...this is the  More

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Over 17 years ago

the cost of living is increasing, and a the student population increases it is hard for a college student to find affordable off campus  More

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