Eveleth, MN vs Spring Grove, MN

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Eveleth is 16.9% cheaper than Spring Grove. With a cost index of 63 vs 76, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Eveleth to Spring Grove should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Eveleth is $839/month compared to $1,074/month in Spring Grove — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Eveleth is more affordable at $91,800 median vs $148,200.

Median household income in Eveleth is $47,721 compared to $60,221 in Spring Grove (-20.8%). While Spring Grove is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Eveleth spend roughly 21.1% of their income on rent, less than the 21.4% in Spring Grove.