Little Falls, MN vs Melrose, MN

Little Falls is moderately more affordable than Melrose, with a 9.3% lower cost of living index. Little Falls scores 72 compared to 80 for Melrose, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Melrose can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Little Falls is $740/month compared to $1,061/month in Melrose — a 30% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Little Falls is more affordable at $198,100 median vs $198,300.

Median household income in Little Falls is $46,284 compared to $58,107 in Melrose (-20.3%). While Melrose is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Little Falls spend roughly 19.2% of their income on rent, less than the 21.9% in Melrose.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (42.2°F vs 42.5°F). Little Falls receives more rainfall at 24.5" per year compared to 24.1" in Melrose.