Battle Lake, MN vs Riverland, MN

Riverland is moderately more affordable than Battle Lake, with a 9.9% lower cost of living index. Battle Lake scores 80 compared to 72 for Riverland, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Battle Lake can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

Renters will find that Battle Lake has a median rent of $920/month while Riverland comes in at $456/month, a 102% difference.

Median household income in Battle Lake is $58,125 compared to $35,313 in Riverland (+64.6%). While Battle Lake is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Battle Lake spend roughly 19% of their income on rent, more than the 15.5% in Riverland.