Magnolia, MN vs Stewart, MN

Magnolia is moderately more affordable than Stewart, with a 7% lower cost of living index. Magnolia scores 61 compared to 65 for Stewart, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Stewart can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Magnolia is $754/month compared to $735/month in Stewart — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Stewart has cheaper rent, Magnolia actually has lower median home values ($78,000 vs $115,900).

Median household income in Magnolia is $47,159 compared to $62,692 in Stewart (-24.8%). While Stewart is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Magnolia spend roughly 19.2% of their income on rent, more than the 14.1% in Stewart.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (45.1°F vs 45.4°F). Magnolia receives more rainfall at 29.6" per year compared to 28" in Stewart.