Audubon, MN vs Royalton, MN

Royalton is moderately more affordable than Audubon, with a 11.8% lower cost of living index. Audubon scores 75 compared to 67 for Royalton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Audubon can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Audubon is $914/month compared to $642/month in Royalton — a 42% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Royalton has cheaper rent, Audubon actually has lower median home values ($169,200 vs $201,500).

Median household income in Audubon is $65,982 compared to $64,643 in Royalton (+2.1%). Audubon does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Audubon spend roughly 16.6% of their income on rent, more than the 11.9% in Royalton.