Brookston, MN vs Callaway, MN

Brookston is moderately more affordable than Callaway, with a 7.9% lower cost of living index. Brookston scores 59 compared to 64 for Callaway, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Callaway can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Brookston is $625/month compared to $792/month in Callaway — a 21% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Brookston has cheaper rent, Callaway actually has lower median home values ($83,300 vs $120,800).

Median household income in Brookston is $45,833 compared to $55,000 in Callaway (-16.7%). While Callaway is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Brookston spend roughly 16.4% of their income on rent, less than the 17.3% in Callaway.