Long Prairie, MN vs Red Lake Falls, MN

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Red Lake Falls is 25.3% cheaper than Long Prairie. With a cost index of 58 vs 73, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Red Lake Falls to Long Prairie should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Long Prairie is $942/month compared to $568/month in Red Lake Falls — a 66% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Red Lake Falls has cheaper rent, Long Prairie actually has lower median home values ($130,100 vs $132,300).

Median household income in Long Prairie is $57,139 compared to $63,929 in Red Lake Falls (-10.6%). Red Lake Falls offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Long Prairie spend roughly 19.8% of their income on rent, more than the 10.7% in Red Lake Falls.

Climate-wise, Long Prairie is notably warmer with an average of 42.5°F compared to 37.7°F in Red Lake Falls. Red Lake Falls receives more rainfall at 24.3" per year compared to 24.1" in Long Prairie.