Crosslake, MN vs Spring Lake Park, MN

Spring Lake Park is moderately more affordable than Crosslake, with a 10% lower cost of living index. Crosslake scores 111 compared to 101 for Spring Lake Park, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Crosslake can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Crosslake is $1,105/month compared to $1,375/month in Spring Lake Park — a 20% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Crosslake has cheaper rent, Spring Lake Park actually has lower median home values ($281,800 vs $540,200).

Median household income in Crosslake is $85,000 compared to $77,112 in Spring Lake Park (+10.2%). While Crosslake is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Crosslake spend roughly 15.6% of their income on rent, less than the 21.4% in Spring Lake Park.