Brownton, MN vs Canby, MN

Canby is moderately more affordable than Brownton, with a 13.5% lower cost of living index. Brownton scores 71 compared to 63 for Canby, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Brownton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Brownton is $833/month compared to $600/month in Canby — a 39% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Canby is more affordable at $131,800 median vs $148,500.

Median household income in Brownton is $77,159 compared to $58,839 in Canby (+31.1%). While Brownton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Brownton spend roughly 13% of their income on rent, more than the 12.2% in Canby.