Coleraine, MN vs La Crescent, MN

Coleraine is moderately more affordable than La Crescent, with a 9% lower cost of living index. Coleraine scores 76 compared to 84 for La Crescent, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of La Crescent 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 $1,059/month in La Crescent — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Coleraine is more affordable at $179,900 median vs $244,500.

Median household income in Coleraine is $67,083 compared to $82,109 in La Crescent (-18.3%). While La Crescent is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Coleraine spend roughly 16.5% of their income on rent, more than the 15.5% in La Crescent.