Dodge Center, MN vs Eden Valley, MN

Eden Valley is moderately more affordable than Dodge Center, with a 6.7% lower cost of living index. Dodge Center scores 76 compared to 71 for Eden Valley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Dodge Center can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dodge Center is $955/month compared to $908/month in Eden Valley — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Eden Valley is more affordable at $150,800 median vs $175,900.

Median household income in Dodge Center is $77,552 compared to $62,188 in Eden Valley (+24.7%). While Dodge Center is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Dodge Center spend roughly 14.8% of their income on rent, less than the 17.5% in Eden Valley.