Faribault, MN vs St. Francis, MN

Faribault is moderately more affordable than St. Francis, with a 12.9% lower cost of living index. Faribault scores 84 compared to 97 for St. Francis, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. Francis can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Faribault is $1,041/month compared to $1,183/month in St. Francis — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Faribault is more affordable at $233,900 median vs $297,800.

Median household income in Faribault is $61,662 compared to $101,875 in St. Francis (-39.5%). While St. Francis is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Faribault spend roughly 20.3% of their income on rent, more than the 13.9% in St. Francis.