North Mankato, MN vs Windom, MN

Windom is moderately more affordable than North Mankato, with a 13.2% lower cost of living index. North Mankato scores 79 compared to 70 for Windom, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of North Mankato can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in North Mankato is $918/month compared to $773/month in Windom — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Windom is more affordable at $158,000 median vs $252,700.

Median household income in North Mankato is $77,571 compared to $67,813 in Windom (+14.4%). While North Mankato is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of North Mankato spend roughly 14.2% of their income on rent, more than the 13.7% in Windom.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (46.7°F vs 44.6°F). North Mankato receives more rainfall at 30.6" per year compared to 29.3" in Windom.