Brewster, MN vs Kenyon, MN

Brewster is moderately more affordable than Kenyon, with a 10% lower cost of living index. Brewster scores 66 compared to 74 for Kenyon, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Kenyon 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 $854/month in Kenyon — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Brewster is more affordable at $130,500 median vs $184,500.

Median household income in Brewster is $59,688 compared to $74,643 in Kenyon (-20%). While Kenyon 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, more than the 13.7% in Kenyon.