Le Roy, MN vs Staples, MN

Le Roy is moderately more affordable than Staples, with a 11.9% lower cost of living index. Le Roy scores 61 compared to 69 for Staples, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Staples can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Le Roy is $655/month compared to $856/month in Staples — a 24% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Le Roy is more affordable at $106,400 median vs $119,300.

Median household income in Le Roy is $51,250 compared to $51,506 in Staples (-0.5%). Staples does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Le Roy spend roughly 15.3% of their income on rent, less than the 19.9% in Staples.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (44.8°F vs 42.2°F). Le Roy receives more rainfall at 34.7" per year compared to 24.5" in Staples.