Atwater, MN vs Wrenshall, MN

Atwater is moderately more affordable than Wrenshall, with a 14.2% lower cost of living index. Atwater scores 68 compared to 79 for Wrenshall, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wrenshall can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Atwater is $736/month compared to $971/month in Wrenshall — a 24% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Atwater is more affordable at $144,300 median vs $232,000.

Median household income in Atwater is $66,071 compared to $97,798 in Wrenshall (-32.4%). While Wrenshall is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Atwater spend roughly 13.4% of their income on rent, more than the 11.9% in Wrenshall.