Hallock, MN vs St. Hilaire, MN

Hallock is moderately more affordable than St. Hilaire, with a 13.5% lower cost of living index. Hallock 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 Hallock is $858/month compared to $1,113/month in St. Hilaire — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hallock is more affordable at $125,000 median vs $163,900.

Median household income in Hallock is $65,543 compared to $73,750 in St. Hilaire (-11.1%). The higher salaries in St. Hilaire partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Hallock spend roughly 15.7% of their income on rent, less than the 18.1% in St. Hilaire.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (38.4°F vs 37.7°F). St. Hilaire receives more rainfall at 24.3" per year compared to 22.1" in Hallock.