Baudette, MN vs Darwin, MN

Darwin is moderately more affordable than Baudette, with a 6.7% lower cost of living index. Baudette scores 73 compared to 69 for Darwin, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Baudette can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Baudette is $849/month compared to $775/month in Darwin — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Darwin is more affordable at $142,500 median vs $171,000.

Median household income in Baudette is $71,042 compared to $61,250 in Darwin (+16%). While Baudette is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Baudette spend roughly 14.3% of their income on rent, less than the 15.2% in Darwin.