Ada, MN vs Brownsville, MN

Brownsville is moderately more affordable than Ada, with a 8.9% lower cost of living index. Ada scores 66 compared to 61 for Brownsville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ada can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ada is $697/month compared to $525/month in Brownsville — a 33% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Brownsville has cheaper rent, Ada actually has lower median home values ($140,500 vs $161,600).

Median household income in Ada is $67,857 compared to $63,977 in Brownsville (+6.1%). The higher salaries in Ada partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Ada spend roughly 12.3% of their income on rent, more than the 9.8% in Brownsville.