Glyndon, MN vs McGregor, MN

McGregor is moderately more affordable than Glyndon, with a 12.7% lower cost of living index. Glyndon scores 72 compared to 64 for McGregor, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Glyndon can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Glyndon is $641/month compared to $678/month in McGregor — a 6% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Glyndon has cheaper rent, McGregor actually has lower median home values ($115,500 vs $257,400).

Median household income in Glyndon is $93,571 compared to $28,750 in McGregor (+225.5%). While Glyndon is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Glyndon spend roughly 8.2% of their income on rent, less than the 28.3% in McGregor.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (42.2°F vs 41.4°F). McGregor receives more rainfall at 33.3" per year compared to 24" in Glyndon.