Clarissa, MN vs Wilmont, MN

Clarissa is moderately more affordable than Wilmont, with a 10.9% lower cost of living index. Clarissa scores 64 compared to 72 for Wilmont, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wilmont can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Clarissa is $716/month compared to $842/month in Wilmont — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Clarissa is more affordable at $104,000 median vs $152,500.

Median household income in Clarissa is $45,500 compared to $55,000 in Wilmont (-17.3%). While Wilmont is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Clarissa spend roughly 18.9% of their income on rent, more than the 18.4% in Wilmont.