Crookston, MN vs Foley, MN

Crookston is moderately more affordable than Foley, with a 11.9% lower cost of living index. Crookston scores 68 compared to 78 for Foley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Foley can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Crookston is $827/month compared to $1,006/month in Foley — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Crookston is more affordable at $160,700 median vs $192,600.

Median household income in Crookston is $54,003 compared to $58,092 in Foley (-7%). The higher salaries in Foley partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Crookston spend roughly 18.4% of their income on rent, less than the 20.8% in Foley.