Glencoe, MN vs Waverly, MN

Glencoe is moderately more affordable than Waverly, with a 10.4% lower cost of living index. Glencoe scores 78 compared to 88 for Waverly, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Waverly 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 $913/month in Waverly — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Glencoe is more affordable at $213,100 median vs $284,600.

Median household income in Glencoe is $63,967 compared to $113,269 in Waverly (-43.5%). While Waverly is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Glencoe spend roughly 16.9% of their income on rent, more than the 9.7% in Waverly.

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