Blackduck, MN vs Villard, MN

Blackduck is moderately more affordable than Villard, with a 7.2% lower cost of living index. Blackduck scores 68 compared to 73 for Villard, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Villard 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 $1,000/month in Villard — a 25% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Blackduck has cheaper rent, Villard actually has lower median home values ($138,400 vs $138,800).

Median household income in Blackduck is $35,417 compared to $53,611 in Villard (-33.9%). While Villard 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 22.4% in Villard.