Medford, MN vs Wrenshall, MN

Wrenshall is moderately more affordable than Medford, with a 6.7% lower cost of living index. Medford scores 84 compared to 79 for Wrenshall, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Medford can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Medford is $1,036/month compared to $971/month in Wrenshall — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wrenshall is more affordable at $232,000 median vs $234,300.

Median household income in Medford is $98,375 compared to $97,798 in Wrenshall (+0.6%). Medford does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Medford spend roughly 12.6% of their income on rent, more than the 11.9% in Wrenshall.

Climate-wise, Medford is notably warmer with an average of 44.8°F compared to 40.6°F in Wrenshall. Medford receives more rainfall at 34.7" per year compared to 31.2" in Wrenshall.