Anoka, MN vs Stewartville, MN

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Stewartville is 16.4% cheaper than Anoka. With a cost index of 83 vs 97, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Stewartville to Anoka should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Anoka is $1,200/month compared to $975/month in Stewartville — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Stewartville is more affordable at $258,000 median vs $292,900.

Median household income in Anoka is $75,262 compared to $65,714 in Stewartville (+14.5%). The higher salaries in Anoka partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Anoka spend roughly 19.1% of their income on rent, more than the 17.8% in Stewartville.