Beaver Creek, MN vs West Union, MN

Beaver Creek is moderately more affordable than West Union, with a 8.6% lower cost of living index. Beaver Creek scores 75 compared to 82 for West Union, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of West Union 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 $1,313/month in West Union — a 31% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Beaver Creek has cheaper rent, West Union actually has lower median home values ($100,000 vs $187,500).

Median household income in Beaver Creek is $70,625 compared to $56,875 in West Union (+24.2%). Beaver Creek offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Beaver Creek spend roughly 15.5% of their income on rent, less than the 27.7% in West Union.