Bird Island, MN vs Chatfield, MN

Bird Island is moderately more affordable than Chatfield, with a 11.6% lower cost of living index. Bird Island scores 62 compared to 70 for Chatfield, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Chatfield 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 $645/month in Chatfield — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bird Island is more affordable at $114,600 median vs $216,000.

Median household income in Bird Island is $71,190 compared to $91,912 in Chatfield (-22.5%). While Chatfield is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bird Island spend roughly 10.4% of their income on rent, more than the 8.4% in Chatfield.