Biwabik, MN vs Pelican Rapids, MN

Pelican Rapids is moderately more affordable than Biwabik, with a 9.1% lower cost of living index. Biwabik scores 61 compared to 56 for Pelican Rapids, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Biwabik can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Biwabik is $725/month compared to $349/month in Pelican Rapids — a 108% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Pelican Rapids has cheaper rent, Biwabik actually has lower median home values ($109,500 vs $177,700).

Median household income in Biwabik is $69,620 compared to $65,482 in Pelican Rapids (+6.3%). The higher salaries in Biwabik partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Biwabik spend roughly 12.5% of their income on rent, more than the 6.4% in Pelican Rapids.