McGregor, MN vs Winthrop, MN

McGregor is moderately more affordable than Winthrop, with a 7.4% lower cost of living index. McGregor scores 64 compared to 69 for Winthrop, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Winthrop 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 $732/month in Winthrop — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: McGregor is more affordable at $115,500 median vs $157,400.

Median household income in McGregor is $28,750 compared to $67,375 in Winthrop (-57.3%). While Winthrop 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 13% in Winthrop.

Climate-wise, Winthrop is notably warmer with an average of 45.4°F compared to 41.4°F in McGregor. McGregor receives more rainfall at 33.3" per year compared to 28" in Winthrop.