Cosmos, MN vs Winger, MN

Winger is moderately more affordable than Cosmos, with a 7% lower cost of living index. Cosmos scores 63 compared to 59 for Winger, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cosmos can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cosmos is $699/month compared to $725/month in Winger — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Cosmos has cheaper rent, Winger actually has lower median home values ($78,600 vs $95,000).

Median household income in Cosmos is $50,833 compared to $47,500 in Winger (+7%). The higher salaries in Cosmos partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Cosmos spend roughly 16.5% of their income on rent, less than the 18.3% in Winger.