Freeport, MN vs St. Hilaire, MN

Freeport is moderately more affordable than St. Hilaire, with a 12.8% lower cost of living index. Freeport scores 70 compared to 81 for St. Hilaire, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. Hilaire can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Freeport is $713/month compared to $1,113/month in St. Hilaire — a 36% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Freeport has cheaper rent, St. Hilaire actually has lower median home values ($163,900 vs $214,600).

Median household income in Freeport is $87,396 compared to $73,750 in St. Hilaire (+18.5%). Freeport offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Freeport spend roughly 9.8% of their income on rent, less than the 18.1% in St. Hilaire.

Climate-wise, Freeport is notably warmer with an average of 42.9°F compared to 37.7°F in St. Hilaire. Freeport receives more rainfall at 28.5" per year compared to 24.3" in St. Hilaire.