Houston, MN vs Wabasha, MN

Houston is moderately more affordable than Wabasha, with a 6.2% lower cost of living index. Houston scores 69 compared to 73 for Wabasha, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wabasha can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Houston is $815/month compared to $773/month in Wabasha — a 5% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Wabasha has cheaper rent, Houston actually has lower median home values ($152,100 vs $212,800).

Median household income in Houston is $50,667 compared to $62,016 in Wabasha (-18.3%). While Wabasha is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Houston spend roughly 19.3% of their income on rent, more than the 15% in Wabasha.

Climate-wise, Houston is notably warmer with an average of 48.8°F compared to 44.8°F in Wabasha. Houston receives more rainfall at 35.2" per year compared to 34.7" in Wabasha.