McGregor, MN vs Truman, MN

McGregor is moderately more affordable than Truman, with a 5.7% lower cost of living index. McGregor scores 64 compared to 67 for Truman, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Truman can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in McGregor is $678/month compared to $942/month in Truman — a 28% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while McGregor has cheaper rent, Truman actually has lower median home values ($100,200 vs $115,500).

Median household income in McGregor is $28,750 compared to $59,095 in Truman (-51.3%). While Truman is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of McGregor spend roughly 28.3% of their income on rent, more than the 19.1% in Truman.

Climate-wise, Truman is notably warmer with an average of 44.6°F compared to 41.4°F in McGregor. McGregor receives more rainfall at 33.3" per year compared to 29.3" in Truman.