Baudette, MN vs Milaca, MN

Baudette is moderately more affordable than Milaca, with a 5.4% lower cost of living index. Baudette scores 73 compared to 78 for Milaca, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Milaca 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 $854/month in Milaca — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Baudette is more affordable at $171,000 median vs $184,900.

Median household income in Baudette is $71,042 compared to $49,063 in Milaca (+44.8%). Baudette offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Baudette spend roughly 14.3% of their income on rent, less than the 20.9% in Milaca.