Kenyon, MN vs Minnesota Lake, MN

Minnesota Lake is moderately more affordable than Kenyon, with a 5.3% lower cost of living index. Kenyon scores 74 compared to 70 for Minnesota Lake, 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 Kenyon is $854/month compared to $950/month in Minnesota Lake — a 10% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Kenyon has cheaper rent, Minnesota Lake actually has lower median home values ($126,600 vs $184,500).

Median household income in Kenyon is $74,643 compared to $62,875 in Minnesota Lake (+18.7%). 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 Kenyon spend roughly 13.7% of their income on rent, less than the 18.1% in Minnesota Lake.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (44.8°F vs 45.6°F). Minnesota Lake receives more rainfall at 36.3" per year compared to 34.7" in Kenyon.