Dundas, MN vs Elysian, MN

Elysian is moderately more affordable than Dundas, with a 14.4% lower cost of living index. Dundas scores 108 compared to 94 for Elysian, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Dundas can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dundas is $1,563/month compared to $1,110/month in Elysian — a 41% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Elysian has cheaper rent, Dundas actually has lower median home values ($293,400 vs $295,700).

Median household income in Dundas is $111,250 compared to $98,571 in Elysian (+12.9%). The higher salaries in Dundas partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Dundas spend roughly 16.9% of their income on rent, more than the 13.5% in Elysian.