Glenville, MN vs Lewiston, MN

Glenville is moderately more affordable than Lewiston, with a 14.7% lower cost of living index. Glenville scores 68 compared to 80 for Lewiston, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lewiston can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Glenville is $817/month compared to $955/month in Lewiston — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Glenville is more affordable at $119,400 median vs $211,200.

Median household income in Glenville is $53,750 compared to $96,912 in Lewiston (-44.5%). While Lewiston is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Glenville spend roughly 18.2% of their income on rent, more than the 11.8% in Lewiston.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (45.6°F vs 44.8°F). Glenville receives more rainfall at 36.3" per year compared to 34.7" in Lewiston.