Freeport, MN vs Wells, MN

Wells is moderately more affordable than Freeport, with a 12.8% lower cost of living index. Freeport scores 70 compared to 62 for Wells, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Freeport can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Freeport is $713/month compared to $699/month in Wells — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wells is more affordable at $93,200 median vs $214,600.

Median household income in Freeport is $87,396 compared to $58,663 in Wells (+49%). While Freeport is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Freeport spend roughly 9.8% of their income on rent, less than the 14.3% in Wells.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (42.9°F vs 45.6°F). Wells receives more rainfall at 36.3" per year compared to 28.5" in Freeport.