Mora, MN vs Winthrop, MN

Winthrop is moderately more affordable than Mora, with a 14.5% lower cost of living index. Mora scores 79 compared to 69 for Winthrop, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mora can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Mora is $903/month compared to $732/month in Winthrop — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Winthrop is more affordable at $157,400 median vs $180,300.

Median household income in Mora is $53,704 compared to $67,375 in Winthrop (-20.3%). Winthrop offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Mora spend roughly 20.2% 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 Mora. Mora receives more rainfall at 33.3" per year compared to 28" in Winthrop.