Proctor, MN vs Thief River Falls, MN

Thief River Falls is moderately more affordable than Proctor, with a 13.1% lower cost of living index. Proctor scores 80 compared to 71 for Thief River Falls, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Proctor can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Proctor is $1,040/month compared to $884/month in Thief River Falls — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Thief River Falls is more affordable at $169,300 median vs $219,500.

Median household income in Proctor is $80,913 compared to $65,244 in Thief River Falls (+24%). While Proctor is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Proctor spend roughly 15.4% of their income on rent, less than the 16.3% in Thief River Falls.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (40.6°F vs 37.7°F). Proctor receives more rainfall at 31.2" per year compared to 24.3" in Thief River Falls.