Dodge Center, MN vs Hilltop, MN

Hilltop is moderately more affordable than Dodge Center, with a 6% lower cost of living index. Dodge Center scores 76 compared to 72 for Hilltop, 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 $1,092/month in Hilltop — a 13% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Dodge Center has cheaper rent, Hilltop actually has lower median home values ($24,600 vs $175,900).

Median household income in Dodge Center is $77,552 compared to $47,708 in Hilltop (+62.6%). 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 27.5% in Hilltop.