Red Wing, MN vs Roseville, MN

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Red Wing is 20% cheaper than Roseville. With a cost index of 84 vs 105, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Red Wing to Roseville should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Red Wing is $954/month compared to $1,346/month in Roseville — a 29% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Red Wing is more affordable at $224,800 median vs $334,800.

Median household income in Red Wing is $65,259 compared to $88,440 in Roseville (-26.2%). While Roseville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Red Wing spend roughly 17.5% of their income on rent, less than the 18.3% in Roseville.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (46.5°F vs 46.5°F). Roseville receives more rainfall at 29.2" per year compared to 29.2" in Red Wing.