Cokato, MN vs Hilltop, MN

Hilltop is moderately more affordable than Cokato, with a 14.9% lower cost of living index. Cokato scores 82 compared to 72 for Hilltop, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cokato can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cokato is $926/month compared to $1,092/month in Hilltop — a 15% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Cokato has cheaper rent, Hilltop actually has lower median home values ($24,600 vs $216,100).

Median household income in Cokato is $71,090 compared to $47,708 in Hilltop (+49%). While Cokato is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cokato spend roughly 15.6% of their income on rent, less than the 27.5% in Hilltop.