Franklin, MN vs Ruthton, MN

Ruthton is moderately more affordable than Franklin, with a 9.4% lower cost of living index. Franklin scores 67 compared to 62 for Ruthton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Franklin can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Franklin is $883/month compared to $775/month in Ruthton — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ruthton is more affordable at $54,100 median vs $84,800.

Median household income in Franklin is $54,904 compared to $40,000 in Ruthton (+37.3%). While Franklin is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Franklin spend roughly 19.3% of their income on rent, less than the 23.3% in Ruthton.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (45.4°F vs 45.1°F). Ruthton receives more rainfall at 29.6" per year compared to 28" in Franklin.