Crookston, MN vs Northfield, MN

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Crookston is 26.5% cheaper than Northfield. With a cost index of 68 vs 93, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Crookston to Northfield should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Crookston is $827/month compared to $1,036/month in Northfield — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Crookston is more affordable at $160,700 median vs $305,300.

Median household income in Crookston is $54,003 compared to $92,000 in Northfield (-41.3%). While Northfield is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Crookston spend roughly 18.4% of their income on rent, more than the 13.5% in Northfield.