Pine River, MN vs Roseau, MN

Pine River is moderately more affordable than Roseau, with a 9% lower cost of living index. Pine River scores 69 compared to 75 for Roseau, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Roseau can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Pine River is $793/month compared to $1,027/month in Roseau — a 23% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Pine River has cheaper rent, Roseau actually has lower median home values ($130,000 vs $133,300).

Median household income in Pine River is $39,858 compared to $60,185 in Roseau (-33.8%). While Roseau is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Pine River spend roughly 23.9% of their income on rent, more than the 20.5% in Roseau.

Climate-wise, Pine River is notably warmer with an average of 42.2°F compared to 37.7°F in Roseau. Pine River receives more rainfall at 24.5" per year compared to 24.3" in Roseau.