Esko, MN vs La Crescent, MN

La Crescent is moderately more affordable than Esko, with a 14.7% lower cost of living index. Esko scores 96 compared to 84 for La Crescent, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Esko can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Esko is $1,411/month compared to $1,059/month in La Crescent — a 33% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: La Crescent is more affordable at $244,500 median vs $278,800.

Median household income in Esko is $116,406 compared to $82,109 in La Crescent (+41.8%). While Esko is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Esko spend roughly 14.5% of their income on rent, less than the 15.5% in La Crescent.