Foley, MN vs Pine River, MN

Pine River is moderately more affordable than Foley, with a 13.1% lower cost of living index. Foley scores 78 compared to 69 for Pine River, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Foley can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Foley is $1,006/month compared to $793/month in Pine River — a 27% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Pine River is more affordable at $133,300 median vs $192,600.

Median household income in Foley is $58,092 compared to $39,858 in Pine River (+45.7%). While Foley is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Foley spend roughly 20.8% of their income on rent, less than the 23.9% in Pine River.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (42.9°F vs 42.2°F). Foley receives more rainfall at 28.5" per year compared to 24.5" in Pine River.