Cloquet, MN vs Wadena, MN

Wadena is moderately more affordable than Cloquet, with a 13.7% lower cost of living index. Cloquet scores 77 compared to 67 for Wadena, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cloquet can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cloquet is $978/month compared to $683/month in Wadena — a 43% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wadena is more affordable at $158,700 median vs $200,100.

Median household income in Cloquet is $63,854 compared to $45,850 in Wadena (+39.3%). While Cloquet 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, more than the 17.9% in Wadena.