Barnesville, MN vs Nicollet, MN

Barnesville, MN and Nicollet, MN have a very similar cost of living, with only a 1.2% difference in their overall index. Barnesville scores 75 while Nicollet scores 74 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Barnesville is $862/month compared to $862/month in Nicollet — a 0% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Nicollet is more affordable at $214,100 median vs $218,300.

Median household income in Barnesville is $83,333 compared to $80,500 in Nicollet (+3.5%). While Barnesville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Barnesville spend roughly 12.4% of their income on rent, less than the 12.8% in Nicollet.