Delano, MN vs Red Wing, MN

Red Wing is moderately more affordable than Delano, with a 10.4% lower cost of living index. Delano scores 93 compared to 84 for Red Wing, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Delano can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Delano is $909/month compared to $954/month in Red Wing — a 5% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Delano has cheaper rent, Red Wing actually has lower median home values ($224,800 vs $347,500).

Median household income in Delano is $118,091 compared to $65,259 in Red Wing (+81%). While Delano is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Delano spend roughly 9.2% of their income on rent, less than the 17.5% in Red Wing.