Lewiston, MN vs Windom, MN

Windom is moderately more affordable than Lewiston, with a 14.1% lower cost of living index. Lewiston scores 80 compared to 70 for Windom, 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 $773/month in Windom — a 24% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Windom is more affordable at $158,000 median vs $211,200.

Median household income in Lewiston is $96,912 compared to $67,813 in Windom (+42.9%). 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, less than the 13.7% in Windom.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (44.8°F vs 44.6°F). Lewiston receives more rainfall at 34.7" per year compared to 29.3" in Windom.