Bayport, MN vs Cambridge, MN

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Cambridge is 28.9% cheaper than Bayport. With a cost index of 93 vs 120, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Cambridge to Bayport should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Bayport is $1,773/month compared to $1,232/month in Cambridge — a 44% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Cambridge is more affordable at $234,800 median vs $363,200.

Median household income in Bayport is $115,781 compared to $67,632 in Cambridge (+71.2%). While Bayport is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bayport spend roughly 18.4% of their income on rent, less than the 21.9% in Cambridge.