Jordan, MN vs Red Wing, MN

Red Wing is moderately more affordable than Jordan, with a 14.6% lower cost of living index. Jordan scores 96 compared to 84 for Red Wing, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Jordan can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Jordan is $1,102/month compared to $954/month in Red Wing — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Red Wing is more affordable at $224,800 median vs $319,000.

Median household income in Jordan is $110,139 compared to $65,259 in Red Wing (+68.8%). While Jordan is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Jordan spend roughly 12% of their income on rent, less than the 17.5% in Red Wing.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (46.7°F vs 46.5°F). Jordan receives more rainfall at 30.6" per year compared to 29.2" in Red Wing.