Hutchinson, MN vs Redwood Falls, MN

Redwood Falls is moderately more affordable than Hutchinson, with a 10.1% lower cost of living index. Hutchinson scores 79 compared to 72 for Redwood Falls, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hutchinson can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hutchinson is $933/month compared to $824/month in Redwood Falls — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Redwood Falls is more affordable at $162,000 median vs $210,300.

Median household income in Hutchinson is $71,730 compared to $61,947 in Redwood Falls (+15.8%). While Hutchinson is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hutchinson spend roughly 15.6% of their income on rent, less than the 16% in Redwood Falls.

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