Chatfield, MN vs Nicollet, MN

Chatfield is moderately more affordable than Nicollet, with a 6.1% lower cost of living index. Chatfield scores 70 compared to 74 for Nicollet, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Nicollet can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Chatfield is $645/month compared to $862/month in Nicollet — a 25% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Chatfield has cheaper rent, Nicollet actually has lower median home values ($214,100 vs $216,000).

Median household income in Chatfield is $91,912 compared to $80,500 in Nicollet (+14.2%). Chatfield offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Chatfield spend roughly 8.4% of their income on rent, less than the 12.8% in Nicollet.