Glenwood, MN vs Henderson, MN

Glenwood is moderately more affordable than Henderson, with a 9.8% lower cost of living index. Glenwood scores 74 compared to 82 for Henderson, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Henderson can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Glenwood is $830/month compared to $926/month in Henderson — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Glenwood is more affordable at $181,000 median vs $207,800.

Median household income in Glenwood is $45,735 compared to $88,750 in Henderson (-48.5%). While Henderson is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Glenwood spend roughly 21.8% of their income on rent, more than the 12.5% in Henderson.

Climate-wise, Henderson is notably warmer with an average of 46.7°F compared to 42.5°F in Glenwood. Henderson receives more rainfall at 30.6" per year compared to 24.1" in Glenwood.