Grand Meadow, MN vs St. Martin, MN

Grand Meadow, MN and St. Martin, MN have a very similar cost of living, with only a 2.9% difference in their overall index. Grand Meadow scores 63 while St. Martin scores 64 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Grand Meadow is $498/month compared to $525/month in St. Martin — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Grand Meadow is more affordable at $169,100 median vs $210,500.

Median household income in Grand Meadow is $68,750 compared to $71,250 in St. Martin (-3.5%). While St. Martin is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Grand Meadow spend roughly 8.7% of their income on rent, less than the 8.8% in St. Martin.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (44.8°F vs 42.9°F). Grand Meadow receives more rainfall at 34.7" per year compared to 28.5" in St. Martin.