Babbitt, MN vs St. Charles, MN

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Babbitt is 24.5% cheaper than St. Charles. With a cost index of 60 vs 80, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Babbitt to St. Charles should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Babbitt is $726/month compared to $941/month in St. Charles — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Babbitt is more affordable at $96,000 median vs $231,300.

Median household income in Babbitt is $54,318 compared to $96,544 in St. Charles (-43.7%). While St. Charles is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Babbitt spend roughly 16% of their income on rent, more than the 11.7% in St. Charles.