Eagle Bend, MN vs Rushford, MN

Eagle Bend is moderately more affordable than Rushford, with a 12.3% lower cost of living index. Eagle Bend scores 65 compared to 74 for Rushford, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Rushford can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Eagle Bend is $775/month compared to $824/month in Rushford — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Eagle Bend is more affordable at $96,700 median vs $203,200.

Median household income in Eagle Bend is $48,924 compared to $73,321 in Rushford (-33.3%). While Rushford is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Eagle Bend spend roughly 19% of their income on rent, more than the 13.5% in Rushford.