Karlstad, MN vs Kenyon, MN

Karlstad is moderately more affordable than Kenyon, with a 14.1% lower cost of living index. Karlstad scores 63 compared to 74 for Kenyon, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Kenyon can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Karlstad is $650/month compared to $854/month in Kenyon — a 24% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Karlstad is more affordable at $120,300 median vs $184,500.

Median household income in Karlstad is $61,324 compared to $74,643 in Kenyon (-17.8%). While Kenyon is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Karlstad spend roughly 12.7% of their income on rent, less than the 13.7% in Kenyon.

Climate-wise, Kenyon is notably warmer with an average of 44.8°F compared to 37.7°F in Karlstad. Kenyon receives more rainfall at 34.7" per year compared to 24.3" in Karlstad.