Coon Rapids, MN vs Duluth, MN

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Duluth is 28.1% cheaper than Coon Rapids. With a cost index of 80 vs 103, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Duluth to Coon Rapids should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Coon Rapids is $1,418/month compared to $1,037/month in Duluth — a 37% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Duluth is more affordable at $225,700 median vs $287,200.

Median household income in Coon Rapids is $86,618 compared to $66,263 in Duluth (+30.7%). While Coon Rapids is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Coon Rapids spend roughly 19.6% of their income on rent, more than the 18.8% in Duluth.