Brewster, MN vs Iona, MN

Iona is moderately more affordable than Brewster, with a 8.8% lower cost of living index. Brewster scores 66 compared to 61 for Iona, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Brewster can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Brewster is $721/month compared to $750/month in Iona — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Brewster has cheaper rent, Iona actually has lower median home values ($54,300 vs $130,500).

Median household income in Brewster is $59,688 compared to $44,167 in Iona (+35.1%). While Brewster is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Brewster spend roughly 14.5% of their income on rent, less than the 20.4% in Iona.