Mound, MN vs Pine Island, MN

Pine Island is moderately more affordable than Mound, with a 12.2% lower cost of living index. Mound scores 99 compared to 88 for Pine Island, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mound can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Mound is $1,119/month compared to $959/month in Pine Island — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Pine Island is more affordable at $324,700 median vs $348,600.

Median household income in Mound is $91,370 compared to $91,612 in Pine Island (-0.3%). Pine Island offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Mound spend roughly 14.7% of their income on rent, more than the 12.6% in Pine Island.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (46.7°F vs 44.8°F). Pine Island receives more rainfall at 34.7" per year compared to 30.6" in Mound.