Bird Island, MN vs Chandler, MN

Bird Island is moderately more affordable than Chandler, with a 7.9% lower cost of living index. Bird Island scores 62 compared to 67 for Chandler, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Chandler can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bird Island is $617/month compared to $823/month in Chandler — a 25% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Bird Island has cheaper rent, Chandler actually has lower median home values ($102,900 vs $114,600).

Median household income in Bird Island is $71,190 compared to $77,188 in Chandler (-7.8%). The higher salaries in Chandler partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Bird Island spend roughly 10.4% of their income on rent, less than the 12.8% in Chandler.