Gilbert, MN vs Stewart, MN

Gilbert is moderately more affordable than Stewart, with a 11% lower cost of living index. Gilbert scores 58 compared to 65 for Stewart, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Stewart can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Gilbert is $598/month compared to $735/month in Stewart — a 19% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Gilbert has cheaper rent, Stewart actually has lower median home values ($115,900 vs $116,200).

Median household income in Gilbert is $62,625 compared to $62,692 in Stewart (-0.1%). Stewart does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Gilbert spend roughly 11.5% of their income on rent, less than the 14.1% in Stewart.

Climate-wise, Stewart is notably warmer with an average of 45.4°F compared to 36.9°F in Gilbert. Stewart receives more rainfall at 28" per year compared to 24.8" in Gilbert.