Henderson, MN vs Roseau, MN

Roseau is moderately more affordable than Henderson, with a 8.2% lower cost of living index. Henderson scores 82 compared to 75 for Roseau, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Henderson can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Henderson is $926/month compared to $1,027/month in Roseau — a 10% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Henderson has cheaper rent, Roseau actually has lower median home values ($130,000 vs $207,800).

Median household income in Henderson is $88,750 compared to $60,185 in Roseau (+47.5%). While Henderson is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Henderson spend roughly 12.5% of their income on rent, less than the 20.5% in Roseau.

Climate-wise, Henderson is notably warmer with an average of 46.7°F compared to 37.7°F in Roseau. Henderson receives more rainfall at 30.6" per year compared to 24.3" in Roseau.