Coleraine, MN vs Kimball, MN

Kimball is moderately more affordable than Coleraine, with a 7.7% lower cost of living index. Coleraine scores 76 compared to 71 for Kimball, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Coleraine can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Coleraine is $923/month compared to $743/month in Kimball — a 24% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Kimball has cheaper rent, Coleraine actually has lower median home values ($179,900 vs $208,200).

Median household income in Coleraine is $67,083 compared to $69,271 in Kimball (-3.2%). Kimball offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Coleraine spend roughly 16.5% of their income on rent, more than the 12.9% in Kimball.