Grand Meadow, MN vs Lowry, MN

Grand Meadow is moderately more affordable than Lowry, with a 14.9% lower cost of living index. Grand Meadow scores 63 compared to 74 for Lowry, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lowry can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Grand Meadow is $498/month compared to $933/month in Lowry — a 47% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Grand Meadow has cheaper rent, Lowry actually has lower median home values ($141,800 vs $169,100).

Median household income in Grand Meadow is $68,750 compared to $56,250 in Lowry (+22.2%). Grand Meadow offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Grand Meadow spend roughly 8.7% of their income on rent, less than the 19.9% in Lowry.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (44.8°F vs 42.5°F). Grand Meadow receives more rainfall at 34.7" per year compared to 24.1" in Lowry.