Greenfield, MN vs Mahtomedi, MN

Greenfield is moderately more affordable than Mahtomedi, with a 9% lower cost of living index. Greenfield scores 112 compared to 123 for Mahtomedi, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mahtomedi can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Greenfield is $1,083/month compared to $1,608/month in Mahtomedi — a 33% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Greenfield has cheaper rent, Mahtomedi actually has lower median home values ($466,100 vs $524,300).

Median household income in Greenfield is $147,184 compared to $132,326 in Mahtomedi (+11.2%). Greenfield offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Greenfield spend roughly 8.8% of their income on rent, less than the 14.6% in Mahtomedi.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (45.8°F vs 46.5°F). Greenfield receives more rainfall at 30.7" per year compared to 29.2" in Mahtomedi.