Frazee, MN vs Hill City, MN

Hill City is moderately more affordable than Frazee, with a 6.3% lower cost of living index. Frazee scores 73 compared to 69 for Hill City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Frazee can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Frazee is $848/month compared to $878/month in Hill City — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Frazee has cheaper rent, Hill City actually has lower median home values ($102,900 vs $166,800).

Median household income in Frazee is $49,000 compared to $39,583 in Hill City (+23.8%). While Frazee is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Frazee spend roughly 20.8% of their income on rent, less than the 26.6% in Hill City.

Climate-wise, Frazee is notably warmer with an average of 40.4°F compared to 36.9°F in Hill City. Hill City receives more rainfall at 24.8" per year compared to 23.9" in Frazee.