La Crescent, MN vs Rice, MN

La Crescent is moderately more affordable than Rice, with a 13.6% lower cost of living index. La Crescent scores 84 compared to 97 for Rice, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Rice can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in La Crescent is $1,059/month compared to $1,529/month in Rice — a 31% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while La Crescent has cheaper rent, Rice actually has lower median home values ($237,600 vs $244,500).

Median household income in La Crescent is $82,109 compared to $103,482 in Rice (-20.7%). While Rice is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of La Crescent spend roughly 15.5% of their income on rent, less than the 17.7% in Rice.

Climate-wise, La Crescent is notably warmer with an average of 48.8°F compared to 42.9°F in Rice. La Crescent receives more rainfall at 35.2" per year compared to 28.5" in Rice.