Dilworth, MN vs Sauk Rapids, MN

Sauk Rapids is moderately more affordable than Dilworth, with a 7.1% lower cost of living index. Dilworth scores 85 compared to 79 for Sauk Rapids, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Dilworth can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dilworth is $1,053/month compared to $941/month in Sauk Rapids — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Sauk Rapids is more affordable at $240,200 median vs $268,100.

Median household income in Dilworth is $89,577 compared to $67,004 in Sauk Rapids (+33.7%). While Dilworth is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Dilworth spend roughly 14.1% of their income on rent, less than the 16.9% in Sauk Rapids.