Barnesville, MN vs Henderson, MN

Barnesville is moderately more affordable than Henderson, with a 7.8% lower cost of living index. Barnesville scores 75 compared to 82 for Henderson, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Henderson 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 $926/month in Henderson — a 7% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Barnesville has cheaper rent, Henderson actually has lower median home values ($207,800 vs $218,300).

Median household income in Barnesville is $83,333 compared to $88,750 in Henderson (-6.1%). The higher salaries in Henderson 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, less than the 12.5% in Henderson.