Arlington, MN vs Le Roy, MN

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Le Roy is 21% cheaper than Arlington. With a cost index of 61 vs 74, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Le Roy to Arlington should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Arlington is $839/month compared to $655/month in Le Roy — a 28% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Le Roy is more affordable at $106,400 median vs $181,600.

Median household income in Arlington is $66,458 compared to $51,250 in Le Roy (+29.7%). While Arlington is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Arlington spend roughly 15.1% of their income on rent, less than the 15.3% in Le Roy.