Crookston, MN vs Willmar, MN

Crookston is moderately more affordable than Willmar, with a 7.7% lower cost of living index. Crookston scores 68 compared to 74 for Willmar, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Willmar 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 $830/month in Willmar — a 0% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Crookston is more affordable at $160,700 median vs $186,000.

Median household income in Crookston is $54,003 compared to $63,368 in Willmar (-14.8%). While Willmar 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 15.7% in Willmar.