Luverne, MN vs Warren, MN

Warren is moderately more affordable than Luverne, with a 7.1% lower cost of living index. Luverne scores 68 compared to 64 for Warren, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Luverne can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Luverne is $718/month compared to $744/month in Warren — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Luverne has cheaper rent, Warren actually has lower median home values ($134,300 vs $181,100).

Median household income in Luverne is $66,145 compared to $57,656 in Warren (+14.7%). While Luverne is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Luverne spend roughly 13% of their income on rent, less than the 15.5% in Warren.

Climate-wise, Luverne is notably warmer with an average of 45.1°F compared to 39.8°F in Warren. Luverne receives more rainfall at 29.6" per year compared to 21.7" in Warren.