Hewitt, MN vs Raymond, MN

Hewitt is moderately more affordable than Raymond, with a 7.1% lower cost of living index. Hewitt scores 69 compared to 75 for Raymond, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Raymond can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hewitt is $975/month compared to $959/month in Raymond — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Raymond has cheaper rent, Hewitt actually has lower median home values ($75,700 vs $146,000).

Median household income in Hewitt is $61,750 compared to $62,308 in Raymond (-0.9%). Raymond does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Hewitt spend roughly 18.9% of their income on rent, more than the 18.5% in Raymond.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (42.5°F vs 45.4°F). Raymond receives more rainfall at 28" per year compared to 24.1" in Hewitt.