Caledonia, MN vs St. Francis, MN

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Caledonia is 29.5% cheaper than St. Francis. With a cost index of 68 vs 97, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Caledonia to St. Francis should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Caledonia is $804/month compared to $1,183/month in St. Francis — a 32% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Caledonia is more affordable at $148,500 median vs $297,800.

Median household income in Caledonia is $69,792 compared to $101,875 in St. Francis (-31.5%). While St. Francis 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 13.9% in St. Francis.