Caledonia, MN vs Nicollet, MN

Caledonia is moderately more affordable than Nicollet, with a 8.2% lower cost of living index. Caledonia scores 68 compared to 74 for Nicollet, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Nicollet 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 $862/month in Nicollet — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Caledonia is more affordable at $148,500 median vs $214,100.

Median household income in Caledonia is $69,792 compared to $80,500 in Nicollet (-13.3%). While Nicollet 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, more than the 12.8% in Nicollet.