Cook, MN vs Winthrop, MN

Cook is moderately more affordable than Winthrop, with a 14.5% lower cost of living index. Cook scores 59 compared to 69 for Winthrop, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Winthrop can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cook is $650/month compared to $732/month in Winthrop — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Cook is more affordable at $104,200 median vs $157,400.

Median household income in Cook is $41,750 compared to $67,375 in Winthrop (-38%). While Winthrop is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cook spend roughly 18.7% of their income on rent, more than the 13% in Winthrop.