Calumet, MN vs Ellendale, MN

Calumet is moderately more affordable than Ellendale, with a 13% lower cost of living index. Calumet scores 62 compared to 71 for Ellendale, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ellendale can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Calumet is $645/month compared to $820/month in Ellendale — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Calumet is more affordable at $102,600 median vs $150,000.

Median household income in Calumet is $40,833 compared to $80,417 in Ellendale (-49.2%). While Ellendale is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Calumet spend roughly 19% of their income on rent, more than the 12.2% in Ellendale.