Hutchinson, MN vs La Crescent, MN

Hutchinson is moderately more affordable than La Crescent, with a 5.6% lower cost of living index. Hutchinson scores 79 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 Hutchinson is $933/month compared to $1,059/month in La Crescent — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hutchinson is more affordable at $210,300 median vs $244,500.

Median household income in Hutchinson is $71,730 compared to $82,109 in La Crescent (-12.6%). While La Crescent is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hutchinson spend roughly 15.6% of their income on rent, more than the 15.5% in La Crescent.

Climate-wise, La Crescent is notably warmer with an average of 48.8°F compared to 45.4°F in Hutchinson. La Crescent receives more rainfall at 35.2" per year compared to 28" in Hutchinson.