Annandale, MN vs Cambridge, MN

Annandale is moderately more affordable than Cambridge, with a 12.1% lower cost of living index. Annandale scores 82 compared to 93 for Cambridge, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cambridge can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Annandale is $967/month compared to $1,232/month in Cambridge — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Annandale is more affordable at $195,100 median vs $234,800.

Median household income in Annandale is $50,536 compared to $67,632 in Cambridge (-25.3%). While Cambridge is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Annandale spend roughly 23% of their income on rent, more than the 21.9% in Cambridge.