Kasota, MN vs Silver Bay, MN

Kasota is moderately more affordable than Silver Bay, with a 9.7% lower cost of living index. Kasota scores 70 compared to 78 for Silver Bay, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Silver Bay can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Kasota is $643/month compared to $1,044/month in Silver Bay — a 38% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Kasota has cheaper rent, Silver Bay actually has lower median home values ($150,700 vs $171,400).

Median household income in Kasota is $70,200 compared to $70,870 in Silver Bay (-0.9%). Silver Bay 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 Kasota spend roughly 11% of their income on rent, less than the 17.7% in Silver Bay.

Climate-wise, Kasota is notably warmer with an average of 46.7°F compared to 39.5°F in Silver Bay. Kasota receives more rainfall at 30.6" per year compared to 25.9" in Silver Bay.