Hilltop, MN vs Milaca, MN

Hilltop is moderately more affordable than Milaca, with a 7.6% lower cost of living index. Hilltop scores 72 compared to 78 for Milaca, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Milaca can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hilltop is $1,092/month compared to $854/month in Milaca — a 28% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Milaca has cheaper rent, Hilltop actually has lower median home values ($24,600 vs $184,900).

Median household income in Hilltop is $47,708 compared to $49,063 in Milaca (-2.8%). Milaca does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Hilltop spend roughly 27.5% of their income on rent, more than the 20.9% in Milaca.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (45.8°F vs 42.9°F). Hilltop receives more rainfall at 30.7" per year compared to 28.5" in Milaca.