Greenfield, MN vs St. Francis, MN

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. St. Francis is 16.1% cheaper than Greenfield. With a cost index of 97 vs 112, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from St. Francis to Greenfield should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Greenfield is $1,083/month compared to $1,183/month in St. Francis — a 9% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Greenfield has cheaper rent, St. Francis actually has lower median home values ($297,800 vs $524,300).

Median household income in Greenfield is $147,184 compared to $101,875 in St. Francis (+44.5%). While Greenfield is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Greenfield spend roughly 8.8% of their income on rent, less than the 13.9% in St. Francis.

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