Canby, MN vs Sacred Heart, MN

Sacred Heart is moderately more affordable than Canby, with a 7.9% lower cost of living index. Canby scores 63 compared to 58 for Sacred Heart, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Canby can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Canby is $600/month compared to $650/month in Sacred Heart — a 8% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Canby has cheaper rent, Sacred Heart actually has lower median home values ($57,600 vs $131,800).

Median household income in Canby is $58,839 compared to $63,125 in Sacred Heart (-6.8%). Sacred Heart offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Canby spend roughly 12.2% of their income on rent, less than the 12.4% in Sacred Heart.