Crookston, MN vs Sandstone, MN

Crookston is moderately more affordable than Sandstone, with a 9.6% lower cost of living index. Crookston scores 68 compared to 76 for Sandstone, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sandstone 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 $1,011/month in Sandstone — a 18% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Crookston has cheaper rent, Sandstone actually has lower median home values ($137,500 vs $160,700).

Median household income in Crookston is $54,003 compared to $50,288 in Sandstone (+7.4%). Crookston offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Crookston spend roughly 18.4% of their income on rent, less than the 24.1% in Sandstone.