Chatfield, MN vs Sherburn, MN

Sherburn is moderately more affordable than Chatfield, with a 9.3% lower cost of living index. Chatfield scores 70 compared to 64 for Sherburn, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Chatfield 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 $734/month in Sherburn — a 12% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Chatfield has cheaper rent, Sherburn actually has lower median home values ($97,900 vs $216,000).

Median household income in Chatfield is $91,912 compared to $63,026 in Sherburn (+45.8%). While Chatfield is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Chatfield spend roughly 8.4% of their income on rent, less than the 14% in Sherburn.