Blackduck, MN vs Hawley, MN

Blackduck is moderately more affordable than Hawley, with a 10.3% lower cost of living index. Blackduck scores 68 compared to 75 for Hawley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hawley can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Blackduck is $749/month compared to $742/month in Hawley — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hawley has cheaper rent, Blackduck actually has lower median home values ($138,800 vs $265,500).

Median household income in Blackduck is $35,417 compared to $92,017 in Hawley (-61.5%). While Hawley is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Blackduck spend roughly 25.4% of their income on rent, more than the 9.7% in Hawley.