Glencoe, MN vs Slayton, MN

Slayton is moderately more affordable than Glencoe, with a 14.4% lower cost of living index. Glencoe scores 78 compared to 69 for Slayton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Glencoe 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 $718/month in Slayton — a 26% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Slayton is more affordable at $160,400 median vs $213,100.

Median household income in Glencoe is $63,967 compared to $65,724 in Slayton (-2.7%). Slayton offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Glencoe spend roughly 16.9% of their income on rent, more than the 13.1% in Slayton.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (46.7°F vs 45.1°F). Glencoe receives more rainfall at 30.6" per year compared to 29.6" in Slayton.