Houston, MO vs Winona, MO

Winona is moderately more affordable than Houston, with a 10% lower cost of living index. Houston scores 64 compared to 58 for Winona, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Houston can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Houston is $728/month compared to $575/month in Winona — a 27% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Winona is more affordable at $101,500 median vs $115,200.

Median household income in Houston is $41,250 compared to $32,083 in Winona (+28.6%). While Houston 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 21.2% of their income on rent, less than the 21.5% in Winona.