Long Prairie, MN vs New York Mills, MN

New York Mills is moderately more affordable than Long Prairie, with a 8.6% lower cost of living index. Long Prairie scores 73 compared to 67 for New York Mills, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Long Prairie can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Long Prairie is $942/month compared to $712/month in New York Mills — a 32% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while New York Mills has cheaper rent, Long Prairie actually has lower median home values ($130,100 vs $144,900).

Median household income in Long Prairie is $57,139 compared to $51,696 in New York Mills (+10.5%). While Long 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 Long Prairie spend roughly 19.8% of their income on rent, more than the 16.5% in New York Mills.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (42.5°F vs 40.4°F). Long Prairie receives more rainfall at 24.1" per year compared to 23.9" in New York Mills.