Brooklyn Center, MN vs Monticello, MN

Brooklyn Center is moderately more affordable than Monticello, with a 6.3% lower cost of living index. Brooklyn Center scores 99 compared to 105 for Monticello, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Monticello can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Brooklyn Center is $1,345/month compared to $1,462/month in Monticello — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Brooklyn Center is more affordable at $261,100 median vs $298,400.

Median household income in Brooklyn Center is $72,009 compared to $81,563 in Monticello (-11.7%). While Monticello is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Brooklyn Center spend roughly 22.4% of their income on rent, more than the 21.5% in Monticello.