Fridley, MN vs Hermantown, MN

Fridley is moderately more affordable than Hermantown, with a 5% lower cost of living index. Fridley scores 98 compared to 103 for Hermantown, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hermantown can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fridley is $1,270/month compared to $1,375/month in Hermantown — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fridley is more affordable at $277,100 median vs $374,000.

Median household income in Fridley is $79,274 compared to $92,026 in Hermantown (-13.9%). While Hermantown is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fridley spend roughly 19.2% of their income on rent, more than the 17.9% in Hermantown.

Climate-wise, Fridley is notably warmer with an average of 45.8°F compared to 40.6°F in Hermantown. Hermantown receives more rainfall at 31.2" per year compared to 30.7" in Fridley.