Hills, MN vs St. Hilaire, MN

Hills is moderately more affordable than St. Hilaire, with a 6.1% lower cost of living index. Hills scores 76 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 Hills is $962/month compared to $1,113/month in St. Hilaire — a 14% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hills has cheaper rent, St. Hilaire actually has lower median home values ($163,900 vs $184,800).

Median household income in Hills is $67,393 compared to $73,750 in St. Hilaire (-8.6%). While St. Hilaire is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hills spend roughly 17.1% of their income on rent, less than the 18.1% in St. Hilaire.

Climate-wise, Hills is notably warmer with an average of 47.4°F compared to 37.7°F in St. Hilaire. Hills receives more rainfall at 27.8" per year compared to 24.3" in St. Hilaire.