Glencoe, MN vs Red Wing, MN

Glencoe is moderately more affordable than Red Wing, with a 6.5% lower cost of living index. Glencoe scores 78 compared to 84 for Red Wing, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Red Wing can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Glencoe is $901/month compared to $954/month in Red Wing — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Glencoe is more affordable at $213,100 median vs $224,800.

Median household income in Glencoe is $63,967 compared to $65,259 in Red Wing (-2%). Red Wing 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 Glencoe spend roughly 16.9% of their income on rent, less than the 17.5% in Red Wing.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (46.7°F vs 46.5°F). Glencoe receives more rainfall at 30.6" per year compared to 29.2" in Red Wing.