Cohasset, MN vs Nicollet, MN

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Nicollet is 17.4% cheaper than Cohasset. With a cost index of 74 vs 87, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Nicollet to Cohasset should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Cohasset is $917/month compared to $862/month in Nicollet — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Nicollet is more affordable at $214,100 median vs $315,700.

Median household income in Cohasset is $87,833 compared to $80,500 in Nicollet (+9.1%). The higher salaries in Cohasset partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Cohasset spend roughly 12.5% of their income on rent, less than the 12.8% in Nicollet.