Courtland, MN vs Lake Crystal, MN

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Lake Crystal is 22% cheaper than Courtland. With a cost index of 66 vs 81, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Lake Crystal to Courtland should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Courtland is $971/month compared to $644/month in Lake Crystal — a 51% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lake Crystal is more affordable at $193,800 median vs $250,000.

Median household income in Courtland is $105,625 compared to $77,979 in Lake Crystal (+35.5%). While Courtland is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Courtland spend roughly 11% of their income on rent, more than the 9.9% in Lake Crystal.