Crookston, MN vs Roseau, MN

Crookston is moderately more affordable than Roseau, with a 9.4% lower cost of living index. Crookston scores 68 compared to 75 for Roseau, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Roseau 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 $1,027/month in Roseau — a 20% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Crookston has cheaper rent, Roseau actually has lower median home values ($130,000 vs $160,700).

Median household income in Crookston is $54,003 compared to $60,185 in Roseau (-10.3%). While Roseau 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, less than the 20.5% in Roseau.