Beaver Creek, MN vs Blackduck, MN

Blackduck is moderately more affordable than Beaver Creek, with a 10.2% lower cost of living index. Beaver Creek scores 75 compared to 68 for Blackduck, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Beaver Creek can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Beaver Creek is $913/month compared to $749/month in Blackduck — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Blackduck is more affordable at $138,800 median vs $187,500.

Median household income in Beaver Creek is $70,625 compared to $35,417 in Blackduck (+99.4%). While Beaver Creek is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Beaver Creek spend roughly 15.5% of their income on rent, less than the 25.4% in Blackduck.