Delavan, MN vs Milan, MN

Delavan is moderately more affordable than Milan, with a 7% lower cost of living index. Delavan scores 68 compared to 73 for Milan, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Milan can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Delavan is $929/month compared to $1,102/month in Milan — a 16% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Delavan has cheaper rent, Milan actually has lower median home values ($70,000 vs $71,500).

Median household income in Delavan is $69,583 compared to $50,625 in Milan (+37.4%). Delavan offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Delavan spend roughly 16% of their income on rent, less than the 26.1% in Milan.