Holland, MN vs Walnut Grove, MN

Walnut Grove is moderately more affordable than Holland, with a 6.3% lower cost of living index. Holland scores 61 compared to 58 for Walnut Grove, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Holland can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Holland is $725/month compared to $575/month in Walnut Grove — a 26% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Walnut Grove has cheaper rent, Holland actually has lower median home values ($70,000 vs $81,000).

Median household income in Holland is $80,391 compared to $59,583 in Walnut Grove (+34.9%). While Holland is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Holland spend roughly 10.8% of their income on rent, less than the 11.6% in Walnut Grove.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (45.1°F vs 45.4°F). Holland receives more rainfall at 29.6" per year compared to 28" in Walnut Grove.