Squaw Lake, MN vs Waubun, MN

Waubun is moderately more affordable than Squaw Lake, with a 10.4% lower cost of living index. Squaw Lake scores 66 compared to 60 for Waubun, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Squaw Lake can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Squaw Lake is $538/month compared to $670/month in Waubun — a 20% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Squaw Lake has cheaper rent, Waubun actually has lower median home values ($75,000 vs $200,000).

Median household income in Squaw Lake is $61,875 compared to $51,667 in Waubun (+19.8%). While Squaw Lake is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Squaw Lake spend roughly 10.4% of their income on rent, less than the 15.6% in Waubun.

Climate-wise, Waubun is notably warmer with an average of 42.2°F compared to 36.9°F in Squaw Lake. Squaw Lake receives more rainfall at 24.8" per year compared to 24" in Waubun.