Perham, MN vs Spicer, MN

Perham is moderately more affordable than Spicer, with a 9.8% lower cost of living index. Perham scores 74 compared to 81 for Spicer, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Spicer can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Perham is $813/month compared to $825/month in Spicer — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Perham is more affordable at $186,000 median vs $278,500.

Median household income in Perham is $47,088 compared to $76,406 in Spicer (-38.4%). While Spicer is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Perham spend roughly 20.7% of their income on rent, more than the 13% in Spicer.

Climate-wise, Spicer is notably warmer with an average of 45.4°F compared to 40.4°F in Perham. Spicer receives more rainfall at 28" per year compared to 23.9" in Perham.