Floodwood, MN vs Renville, MN

Floodwood is moderately more affordable than Renville, with a 6.4% lower cost of living index. Floodwood scores 59 compared to 63 for Renville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Renville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Floodwood is $667/month compared to $671/month in Renville — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Floodwood is more affordable at $100,000 median vs $109,700.

Median household income in Floodwood is $40,972 compared to $73,750 in Renville (-44.4%). While Renville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Floodwood spend roughly 19.5% of their income on rent, more than the 10.9% in Renville.

Climate-wise, Renville is notably warmer with an average of 45.4°F compared to 36.9°F in Floodwood. Renville receives more rainfall at 28" per year compared to 24.8" in Floodwood.