Fosston, MN vs Long Prairie, MN

Fosston is moderately more affordable than Long Prairie, with a 9.3% lower cost of living index. Fosston scores 66 compared to 73 for Long Prairie, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Long Prairie can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fosston is $846/month compared to $942/month in Long Prairie — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fosston is more affordable at $126,500 median vs $130,100.

Median household income in Fosston is $50,694 compared to $57,139 in Long Prairie (-11.3%). While Long Prairie is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fosston spend roughly 20% of their income on rent, more than the 19.8% in Long Prairie.

Climate-wise, Long Prairie is notably warmer with an average of 42.5°F compared to 37.7°F in Fosston. Fosston receives more rainfall at 24.3" per year compared to 24.1" in Long Prairie.