Alvarado, MN vs Buhl, MN

Buhl is moderately more affordable than Alvarado, with a 8.8% lower cost of living index. Alvarado scores 78 compared to 71 for Buhl, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Alvarado can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Alvarado is $1,208/month compared to $1,032/month in Buhl — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Buhl is more affordable at $115,700 median vs $132,700.

Median household income in Alvarado is $70,000 compared to $58,179 in Buhl (+20.3%). While Alvarado is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Alvarado spend roughly 20.7% of their income on rent, less than the 21.3% in Buhl.