Foley, MN vs Stewartville, MN

Foley is moderately more affordable than Stewartville, with a 6.8% lower cost of living index. Foley scores 78 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 Foley is $1,006/month compared to $975/month in Stewartville — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Stewartville has cheaper rent, Foley actually has lower median home values ($192,600 vs $258,000).

Median household income in Foley is $58,092 compared to $65,714 in Stewartville (-11.6%). 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 Foley spend roughly 20.8% of their income on rent, more than the 17.8% in Stewartville.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (42.9°F vs 44.8°F). Stewartville receives more rainfall at 34.7" per year compared to 28.5" in Foley.