Calumet, MN vs Ivanhoe, MN

Ivanhoe is moderately more affordable than Calumet, with a 10.6% lower cost of living index. Calumet scores 62 compared to 56 for Ivanhoe, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Calumet 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 $550/month in Ivanhoe — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ivanhoe is more affordable at $65,500 median vs $102,600.

Median household income in Calumet is $40,833 compared to $54,583 in Ivanhoe (-25.2%). Ivanhoe offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Calumet spend roughly 19% of their income on rent, more than the 12.1% in Ivanhoe.