Litchfield, MN vs Red Wing, MN

Litchfield is moderately more affordable than Red Wing, with a 8.8% lower cost of living index. Litchfield scores 77 compared to 84 for Red Wing, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Red Wing can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Litchfield is $917/month compared to $954/month in Red Wing — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Litchfield is more affordable at $183,900 median vs $224,800.

Median household income in Litchfield is $57,539 compared to $65,259 in Red Wing (-11.8%). While Red Wing is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Litchfield spend roughly 19.1% of their income on rent, more than the 17.5% in Red Wing.

Climate-wise, Red Wing is notably warmer with an average of 46.5°F compared to 42.9°F in Litchfield. Red Wing receives more rainfall at 29.2" per year compared to 28.5" in Litchfield.