Delano, MN vs Le Center, MN

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Le Center is 18.6% cheaper than Delano. With a cost index of 78 vs 93, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Le Center to Delano should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Delano is $909/month compared to $856/month in Le Center — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Le Center is more affordable at $189,800 median vs $347,500.

Median household income in Delano is $118,091 compared to $66,864 in Le Center (+76.6%). While Delano is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Delano spend roughly 9.2% of their income on rent, less than the 15.4% in Le Center.