Caledonia, MN vs Nashwauk, MN

Nashwauk is moderately more affordable than Caledonia, with a 13.7% lower cost of living index. Caledonia scores 68 compared to 60 for Nashwauk, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Caledonia can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Caledonia is $804/month compared to $697/month in Nashwauk — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Nashwauk is more affordable at $102,400 median vs $148,500.

Median household income in Caledonia is $69,792 compared to $58,533 in Nashwauk (+19.2%). While Caledonia is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Caledonia spend roughly 13.8% of their income on rent, less than the 14.3% in Nashwauk.