Karlstad, MN vs Milroy, MN

Milroy is moderately more affordable than Karlstad, with a 7.6% lower cost of living index. Karlstad scores 63 compared to 59 for Milroy, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Karlstad can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Karlstad is $650/month compared to $550/month in Milroy — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Milroy is more affordable at $103,100 median vs $120,300.

Median household income in Karlstad is $61,324 compared to $61,875 in Milroy (-0.9%). Milroy offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Karlstad spend roughly 12.7% of their income on rent, more than the 10.7% in Milroy.

Climate-wise, Milroy is notably warmer with an average of 45.4°F compared to 37.7°F in Karlstad. Milroy receives more rainfall at 28" per year compared to 24.3" in Karlstad.