Clarkfield, MN vs Garfield, MN

Garfield is moderately more affordable than Clarkfield, with a 5.4% lower cost of living index. Clarkfield scores 65 compared to 61 for Garfield, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Clarkfield can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Clarkfield is $792/month compared to $477/month in Garfield — a 66% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Garfield has cheaper rent, Clarkfield actually has lower median home values ($86,400 vs $162,500).

Median household income in Clarkfield is $57,232 compared to $70,250 in Garfield (-18.5%). Garfield offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Clarkfield spend roughly 16.6% of their income on rent, more than the 8.1% in Garfield.