Argyle, MN vs Wheaton, MN

Wheaton is moderately more affordable than Argyle, with a 6.8% lower cost of living index. Argyle scores 62 compared to 58 for Wheaton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Argyle can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Argyle is $426/month compared to $582/month in Wheaton — a 27% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Argyle has cheaper rent, Wheaton actually has lower median home values ($82,200 vs $188,200).

Median household income in Argyle is $81,750 compared to $52,260 in Wheaton (+56.4%). While Argyle is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Argyle spend roughly 6.3% of their income on rent, less than the 13.4% in Wheaton.