Adams, MN vs Hawley, MN

Adams is moderately more affordable than Hawley, with a 10.2% lower cost of living index. Adams scores 68 compared to 75 for Hawley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hawley can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Adams is $692/month compared to $742/month in Hawley — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Adams is more affordable at $160,400 median vs $265,500.

Median household income in Adams is $85,000 compared to $92,017 in Hawley (-7.6%). The higher salaries in Hawley partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Adams spend roughly 9.8% of their income on rent, more than the 9.7% in Hawley.