Crosby, MN vs Stewartville, MN

Crosby is moderately more affordable than Stewartville, with a 11.8% lower cost of living index. Crosby scores 73 compared to 83 for Stewartville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Stewartville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Crosby is $838/month compared to $975/month in Stewartville — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Crosby is more affordable at $175,600 median vs $258,000.

Median household income in Crosby is $43,250 compared to $65,714 in Stewartville (-34.2%). While Stewartville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Crosby spend roughly 23.3% of their income on rent, more than the 17.8% in Stewartville.