Cass Lake, MN vs Wheaton, MN

Wheaton is moderately more affordable than Cass Lake, with a 11.5% lower cost of living index. Cass Lake scores 65 compared to 58 for Wheaton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cass Lake can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cass Lake is $730/month compared to $582/month in Wheaton — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wheaton is more affordable at $82,200 median vs $109,100.

Median household income in Cass Lake is $47,045 compared to $52,260 in Wheaton (-10%). Wheaton offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Cass Lake spend roughly 18.6% of their income on rent, more than the 13.4% in Wheaton.