Lismore, MN vs Raymond, MN

Lismore is moderately more affordable than Raymond, with a 13.1% lower cost of living index. Lismore scores 65 compared to 75 for Raymond, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Raymond can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lismore is $900/month compared to $959/month in Raymond — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lismore is more affordable at $48,900 median vs $146,000.

Median household income in Lismore is $58,490 compared to $62,308 in Raymond (-6.1%). Raymond 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 Lismore spend roughly 18.5% of their income on rent, less than the 18.5% in Raymond.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (45.1°F vs 45.4°F). Lismore receives more rainfall at 29.6" per year compared to 28" in Raymond.