Appleton, MN vs Brandon, MN

Appleton is moderately more affordable than Brandon, with a 12.4% lower cost of living index. Appleton scores 60 compared to 69 for Brandon, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Brandon can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Appleton is $682/month compared to $685/month in Brandon — a 0% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Appleton is more affordable at $71,300 median vs $174,000.

Median household income in Appleton is $40,117 compared to $64,625 in Brandon (-37.9%). While Brandon is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Appleton spend roughly 20.4% of their income on rent, more than the 12.7% in Brandon.