New Brighton, MN vs St. Francis, MN

St. Francis is moderately more affordable than New Brighton, with a 8.6% lower cost of living index. New Brighton scores 105 compared to 97 for St. Francis, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of New Brighton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in New Brighton is $1,327/month compared to $1,183/month in St. Francis — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: St. Francis is more affordable at $297,800 median vs $345,900.

Median household income in New Brighton is $87,272 compared to $101,875 in St. Francis (-14.3%). St. Francis offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of New Brighton spend roughly 18.2% of their income on rent, more than the 13.9% in St. Francis.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (45.8°F vs 45.8°F). St. Francis receives more rainfall at 30.7" per year compared to 30.7" in New Brighton.