Ashby, MN vs Edgerton, MN

Edgerton is moderately more affordable than Ashby, with a 8.7% lower cost of living index. Ashby scores 69 compared to 63 for Edgerton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ashby can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ashby is $815/month compared to $681/month in Edgerton — a 20% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Edgerton has cheaper rent, Ashby actually has lower median home values ($125,000 vs $132,800).

Median household income in Ashby is $55,250 compared to $66,739 in Edgerton (-17.2%). Edgerton offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Ashby spend roughly 17.7% of their income on rent, more than the 12.2% in Edgerton.