Hawley, MN vs La Crescent, MN

Hawley is moderately more affordable than La Crescent, with a 10% lower cost of living index. Hawley scores 75 compared to 84 for La Crescent, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of La Crescent can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hawley is $742/month compared to $1,059/month in La Crescent — a 30% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hawley has cheaper rent, La Crescent actually has lower median home values ($244,500 vs $265,500).

Median household income in Hawley is $92,017 compared to $82,109 in La Crescent (+12.1%). Hawley offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Hawley spend roughly 9.7% of their income on rent, less than the 15.5% in La Crescent.

Climate-wise, La Crescent is notably warmer with an average of 48.8°F compared to 42.2°F in Hawley. La Crescent receives more rainfall at 35.2" per year compared to 24" in Hawley.