Hills, MN vs Spring Valley, MN

Spring Valley is moderately more affordable than Hills, with a 7% lower cost of living index. Hills scores 76 compared to 71 for Spring Valley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hills can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hills is $962/month compared to $861/month in Spring Valley — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Spring Valley is more affordable at $149,100 median vs $184,800.

Median household income in Hills is $67,393 compared to $64,500 in Spring Valley (+4.5%). The higher salaries in Hills partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Hills spend roughly 17.1% of their income on rent, more than the 16% in Spring Valley.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (47.4°F vs 44.8°F). Spring Valley receives more rainfall at 34.7" per year compared to 27.8" in Hills.