Belgrade, MN vs Springfield, MN

Belgrade is moderately more affordable than Springfield, with a 6.4% lower cost of living index. Belgrade scores 63 compared to 67 for Springfield, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Springfield can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Belgrade is $647/month compared to $781/month in Springfield — a 17% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Belgrade has cheaper rent, Springfield actually has lower median home values ($117,600 vs $143,900).

Median household income in Belgrade is $48,977 compared to $59,412 in Springfield (-17.6%). While Springfield is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Belgrade spend roughly 15.9% of their income on rent, more than the 15.8% in Springfield.