Cloquet, MN vs Oakdale, MN

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Cloquet is 27.5% cheaper than Oakdale. With a cost index of 77 vs 106, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Cloquet to Oakdale should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Cloquet is $978/month compared to $1,452/month in Oakdale — a 33% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Cloquet is more affordable at $200,100 median vs $305,900.

Median household income in Cloquet is $63,854 compared to $90,379 in Oakdale (-29.3%). While Oakdale is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cloquet spend roughly 18.4% of their income on rent, less than the 19.3% in Oakdale.