Hills, MN vs Janesville, MN

Janesville is moderately more affordable than Hills, with a 5.3% lower cost of living index. Hills scores 76 compared to 72 for Janesville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hills can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hills is $962/month compared to $839/month in Janesville — a 15% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Janesville has cheaper rent, Hills actually has lower median home values ($184,800 vs $194,400).

Median household income in Hills is $67,393 compared to $72,120 in Janesville (-6.6%). Janesville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Hills spend roughly 17.1% of their income on rent, more than the 14% in Janesville.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (47.4°F vs 46.7°F). Janesville receives more rainfall at 30.6" per year compared to 27.8" in Hills.