Glenwood, MN vs St. Joseph, MN

Glenwood is moderately more affordable than St. Joseph, with a 13.9% lower cost of living index. Glenwood scores 74 compared to 86 for St. Joseph, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. Joseph 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 $1,139/month in St. Joseph — a 27% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Glenwood is more affordable at $181,000 median vs $240,300.

Median household income in Glenwood is $45,735 compared to $75,217 in St. Joseph (-39.2%). While St. Joseph 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 18.2% in St. Joseph.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (42.5°F vs 42.9°F). St. Joseph receives more rainfall at 28.5" per year compared to 24.1" in Glenwood.