Hills, MN vs Staples, MN

Staples is moderately more affordable than Hills, with a 9.4% lower cost of living index. Hills scores 76 compared to 69 for Staples, 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 $856/month in Staples — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Staples is more affordable at $119,300 median vs $184,800.

Median household income in Hills is $67,393 compared to $51,506 in Staples (+30.8%). While Hills 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 19.9% in Staples.

Climate-wise, Hills is notably warmer with an average of 47.4°F compared to 42.2°F in Staples. Hills receives more rainfall at 27.8" per year compared to 24.5" in Staples.