Chisholm, MN vs Lakefield, MN

Chisholm is moderately more affordable than Lakefield, with a 9% lower cost of living index. Chisholm scores 63 compared to 69 for Lakefield, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lakefield can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Chisholm is $785/month compared to $867/month in Lakefield — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Chisholm is more affordable at $108,100 median vs $115,900.

Median household income in Chisholm is $54,815 compared to $62,656 in Lakefield (-12.5%). While Lakefield is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Chisholm spend roughly 17.2% of their income on rent, more than the 16.6% in Lakefield.