Barnesville, MN vs Harris, MN

Barnesville is moderately more affordable than Harris, with a 11.2% lower cost of living index. Barnesville scores 75 compared to 85 for Harris, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Harris can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Barnesville is $862/month compared to $777/month in Harris — a 11% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Harris has cheaper rent, Barnesville actually has lower median home values ($218,300 vs $301,100).

Median household income in Barnesville is $83,333 compared to $92,727 in Harris (-10.1%). The higher salaries in Harris partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Barnesville spend roughly 12.4% of their income on rent, more than the 10.1% in Harris.