Deer River, MN vs Murdock, MN

Deer River is moderately more affordable than Murdock, with a 7.6% lower cost of living index. Deer River scores 62 compared to 68 for Murdock, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Murdock can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Deer River is $680/month compared to $863/month in Murdock — a 21% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Deer River has cheaper rent, Murdock actually has lower median home values ($95,000 vs $100,000).

Median household income in Deer River is $38,029 compared to $70,500 in Murdock (-46.1%). While Murdock is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Deer River spend roughly 21.5% of their income on rent, more than the 14.7% in Murdock.