Brooten, MN vs Lewiston, MN

Brooten is moderately more affordable than Lewiston, with a 10.1% lower cost of living index. Brooten scores 72 compared to 80 for Lewiston, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lewiston can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Brooten is $988/month compared to $955/month in Lewiston — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Lewiston has cheaper rent, Brooten actually has lower median home values ($128,900 vs $211,200).

Median household income in Brooten is $47,500 compared to $96,912 in Lewiston (-51%). While Lewiston is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Brooten spend roughly 25% of their income on rent, more than the 11.8% in Lewiston.