Litchfield, MN vs Staples, MN

Staples is moderately more affordable than Litchfield, with a 10.3% lower cost of living index. Litchfield scores 77 compared to 69 for Staples, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Litchfield can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Litchfield is $917/month compared to $856/month in Staples — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Staples is more affordable at $119,300 median vs $183,900.

Median household income in Litchfield is $57,539 compared to $51,506 in Staples (+11.7%). While Litchfield is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Litchfield spend roughly 19.1% of their income on rent, less than the 19.9% in Staples.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (42.9°F vs 42.2°F). Litchfield receives more rainfall at 28.5" per year compared to 24.5" in Staples.