Bagley, MN vs Sleepy Eye, MN

Bagley is moderately more affordable than Sleepy Eye, with a 7.4% lower cost of living index. Bagley scores 63 compared to 68 for Sleepy Eye, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sleepy Eye 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 $757/month in Sleepy Eye — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bagley is more affordable at $135,100 median vs $138,500.

Median household income in Bagley is $53,417 compared to $64,811 in Sleepy Eye (-17.6%). While Sleepy Eye 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, more than the 14% in Sleepy Eye.