Clarkfield, MN vs Janesville, MN

Clarkfield is moderately more affordable than Janesville, with a 10.2% lower cost of living index. Clarkfield scores 65 compared to 72 for Janesville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Janesville 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 $839/month in Janesville — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Clarkfield is more affordable at $86,400 median vs $194,400.

Median household income in Clarkfield is $57,232 compared to $72,120 in Janesville (-20.6%). While Janesville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Clarkfield spend roughly 16.6% of their income on rent, more than the 14% in Janesville.