Buhl, MN vs Dodge Center, MN

Buhl is moderately more affordable than Dodge Center, with a 6.1% lower cost of living index. Buhl scores 71 compared to 76 for Dodge Center, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Dodge Center can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Buhl is $1,032/month compared to $955/month in Dodge Center — a 8% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Dodge Center has cheaper rent, Buhl actually has lower median home values ($115,700 vs $175,900).

Median household income in Buhl is $58,179 compared to $77,552 in Dodge Center (-25%). While Dodge Center is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Buhl spend roughly 21.3% of their income on rent, more than the 14.8% in Dodge Center.