Lewiston, MN vs Rollingstone, MN

Rollingstone is moderately more affordable than Lewiston, with a 8.6% lower cost of living index. Lewiston scores 80 compared to 74 for Rollingstone, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lewiston can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lewiston is $955/month compared to $729/month in Rollingstone — a 31% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Rollingstone has cheaper rent, Lewiston actually has lower median home values ($211,200 vs $217,400).

Median household income in Lewiston is $96,912 compared to $86,500 in Rollingstone (+12%). While Lewiston is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lewiston spend roughly 11.8% of their income on rent, more than the 10.1% in Rollingstone.

Climate-wise, Rollingstone is notably warmer with an average of 48.8°F compared to 44.8°F in Lewiston. Rollingstone receives more rainfall at 35.2" per year compared to 34.7" in Lewiston.