Breezy Point, MN vs Silver Lake, MN

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Silver Lake is 27.9% cheaper than Breezy Point. With a cost index of 72 vs 92, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Silver Lake to Breezy Point should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Breezy Point is $1,117/month compared to $769/month in Silver Lake — a 45% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Silver Lake is more affordable at $184,800 median vs $301,000.

Median household income in Breezy Point is $85,913 compared to $75,000 in Silver Lake (+14.6%). The higher salaries in Breezy Point partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Breezy Point spend roughly 15.6% of their income on rent, more than the 12.3% in Silver Lake.