Long Prairie, MN vs Winthrop, MN

Winthrop is moderately more affordable than Long Prairie, with a 6% lower cost of living index. Long Prairie scores 73 compared to 69 for Winthrop, 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 $732/month in Winthrop — a 29% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Winthrop has cheaper rent, Long Prairie actually has lower median home values ($130,100 vs $157,400).

Median household income in Long Prairie is $57,139 compared to $67,375 in Winthrop (-15.2%). Winthrop 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 13% in Winthrop.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (42.5°F vs 45.4°F). Winthrop receives more rainfall at 28" per year compared to 24.1" in Long Prairie.