Aitkin, MN vs Glencoe, MN

Aitkin is moderately more affordable than Glencoe, with a 13.6% lower cost of living index. Aitkin scores 68 compared to 78 for Glencoe, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Glencoe can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Aitkin is $657/month compared to $901/month in Glencoe — a 27% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Aitkin is more affordable at $172,800 median vs $213,100.

Median household income in Aitkin is $45,813 compared to $63,967 in Glencoe (-28.4%). While Glencoe is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Aitkin spend roughly 17.2% of their income on rent, more than the 16.9% in Glencoe.