Bagley, MN vs Cook, MN

Cook is moderately more affordable than Bagley, with a 7% lower cost of living index. Bagley scores 63 compared to 59 for Cook, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bagley can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bagley is $717/month compared to $650/month in Cook — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Cook is more affordable at $104,200 median vs $135,100.

Median household income in Bagley is $53,417 compared to $41,750 in Cook (+27.9%). While Bagley is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bagley spend roughly 16.1% of their income on rent, less than the 18.7% in Cook.