Browerville, MN vs Roseau, MN

Browerville is moderately more affordable than Roseau, with a 7% lower cost of living index. Browerville scores 70 compared to 75 for Roseau, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Roseau can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Browerville is $855/month compared to $1,027/month in Roseau — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Browerville is more affordable at $129,600 median vs $130,000.

Median household income in Browerville is $46,100 compared to $60,185 in Roseau (-23.4%). While Roseau is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Browerville spend roughly 22.3% of their income on rent, more than the 20.5% in Roseau.