Crookston, MN vs Wabasha, MN

Crookston is moderately more affordable than Wabasha, with a 7% lower cost of living index. Crookston scores 68 compared to 73 for Wabasha, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wabasha 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 $773/month in Wabasha — a 7% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Wabasha has cheaper rent, Crookston actually has lower median home values ($160,700 vs $212,800).

Median household income in Crookston is $54,003 compared to $62,016 in Wabasha (-12.9%). While Wabasha 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 15% in Wabasha.