Miltona, MN vs Red Lake Falls, MN

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Red Lake Falls is 28.6% cheaper than Miltona. With a cost index of 58 vs 75, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Red Lake Falls to Miltona should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Miltona is $860/month compared to $568/month in Red Lake Falls — a 51% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Red Lake Falls is more affordable at $132,300 median vs $184,100.

Median household income in Miltona is $73,750 compared to $63,929 in Red Lake Falls (+15.4%). The higher salaries in Miltona partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Miltona spend roughly 14% of their income on rent, more than the 10.7% in Red Lake Falls.

Climate-wise, Miltona is notably warmer with an average of 42.5°F compared to 37.7°F in Red Lake Falls. Red Lake Falls receives more rainfall at 24.3" per year compared to 24.1" in Miltona.