Chandler, MN vs Grand Meadow, MN

Grand Meadow is moderately more affordable than Chandler, with a 7.1% lower cost of living index. Chandler scores 67 compared to 63 for Grand Meadow, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Chandler can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Chandler is $823/month compared to $498/month in Grand Meadow — a 65% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Grand Meadow has cheaper rent, Chandler actually has lower median home values ($102,900 vs $169,100).

Median household income in Chandler is $77,188 compared to $68,750 in Grand Meadow (+12.3%). While Chandler is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Chandler spend roughly 12.8% of their income on rent, more than the 8.7% in Grand Meadow.