McIntosh, MN vs Wells, MN

McIntosh is moderately more affordable than Wells, with a 11.3% lower cost of living index. McIntosh scores 55 compared to 62 for Wells, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wells can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in McIntosh is $563/month compared to $699/month in Wells — a 20% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while McIntosh has cheaper rent, Wells actually has lower median home values ($93,200 vs $100,700).

Median household income in McIntosh is $53,750 compared to $58,663 in Wells (-8.4%). The higher salaries in Wells partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of McIntosh spend roughly 12.6% of their income on rent, less than the 14.3% in Wells.

Climate-wise, Wells is notably warmer with an average of 45.6°F compared to 37.7°F in McIntosh. Wells receives more rainfall at 36.3" per year compared to 24.3" in McIntosh.