La Crescent, MN vs Rushford, MN

Rushford is moderately more affordable than La Crescent, with a 13% lower cost of living index. La Crescent scores 84 compared to 74 for Rushford, 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 La Crescent is $1,059/month compared to $824/month in Rushford — a 29% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Rushford is more affordable at $203,200 median vs $244,500.

Median household income in La Crescent is $82,109 compared to $73,321 in Rushford (+12%). The higher salaries in La Crescent partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of La Crescent spend roughly 15.5% of their income on rent, more than the 13.5% in Rushford.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (48.8°F vs 48.8°F). Rushford receives more rainfall at 35.2" per year compared to 35.2" in La Crescent.