Proctor, MN vs Waseca, MN

Waseca is moderately more affordable than Proctor, with a 9.7% lower cost of living index. Proctor scores 80 compared to 73 for Waseca, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Proctor can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Proctor is $1,040/month compared to $796/month in Waseca — a 31% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Waseca is more affordable at $185,600 median vs $219,500.

Median household income in Proctor is $80,913 compared to $61,546 in Waseca (+31.5%). While Proctor is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Proctor spend roughly 15.4% of their income on rent, less than the 15.5% in Waseca.

Climate-wise, Waseca is notably warmer with an average of 44.8°F compared to 40.6°F in Proctor. Waseca receives more rainfall at 34.7" per year compared to 31.2" in Proctor.