Ebro, MN vs Swanville, MN

Ebro is moderately more affordable than Swanville, with a 13.2% lower cost of living index. Ebro scores 57 compared to 66 for Swanville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Swanville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ebro is $700/month compared to $656/month in Swanville — a 7% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Swanville has cheaper rent, Ebro actually has lower median home values ($72,500 vs $151,300).

Median household income in Ebro is $26,667 compared to $58,750 in Swanville (-54.6%). While Swanville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Ebro spend roughly 31.5% of their income on rent, more than the 13.4% in Swanville. The Swanville ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.