Lester Prairie, MN vs Randall, MN

Randall is moderately more affordable than Lester Prairie, with a 10.6% lower cost of living index. Lester Prairie scores 74 compared to 67 for Randall, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lester Prairie can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lester Prairie is $735/month compared to $631/month in Randall — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Randall is more affordable at $169,400 median vs $217,000.

Median household income in Lester Prairie is $87,188 compared to $53,333 in Randall (+63.5%). While Lester Prairie is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lester Prairie spend roughly 10.1% of their income on rent, less than the 14.2% in Randall.

Climate-wise, Lester Prairie is notably warmer with an average of 46.7°F compared to 42.2°F in Randall. Lester Prairie receives more rainfall at 30.6" per year compared to 24.5" in Randall.