Plainview, MN vs Spicer, MN

Plainview is moderately more affordable than Spicer, with a 8% lower cost of living index. Plainview scores 75 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 Plainview is $774/month compared to $825/month in Spicer — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Plainview is more affordable at $230,600 median vs $278,500.

Median household income in Plainview is $69,800 compared to $76,406 in Spicer (-8.6%). 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 Plainview spend roughly 13.3% of their income on rent, more than the 13% in Spicer.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (44.8°F vs 45.4°F). Plainview receives more rainfall at 34.7" per year compared to 28" in Spicer.