Plummer, MN vs Royalton, MN

Royalton is moderately more affordable than Plummer, with a 7.8% lower cost of living index. Plummer scores 72 compared to 67 for Royalton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Plummer can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Plummer is $859/month compared to $642/month in Royalton — a 34% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Royalton has cheaper rent, Plummer actually has lower median home values ($156,300 vs $201,500).

Median household income in Plummer is $91,500 compared to $64,643 in Royalton (+41.5%). While Plummer is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Plummer spend roughly 11.3% of their income on rent, less than the 11.9% in Royalton.

Climate-wise, Royalton is notably warmer with an average of 42.9°F compared to 37.7°F in Plummer. Royalton receives more rainfall at 28.5" per year compared to 24.3" in Plummer.