Red Wing, MN vs St. Joseph, MN

Red Wing, MN and St. Joseph, MN have a very similar cost of living, with only a 1.9% difference in their overall index. Red Wing scores 84 while St. Joseph scores 86 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Red Wing is $954/month compared to $1,139/month in St. Joseph — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Red Wing is more affordable at $224,800 median vs $240,300.

Median household income in Red Wing is $65,259 compared to $75,217 in St. Joseph (-13.2%). While St. Joseph 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 18.2% in St. Joseph.

Climate-wise, Red Wing is notably warmer with an average of 46.5°F compared to 42.9°F in St. Joseph. Red Wing receives more rainfall at 29.2" per year compared to 28.5" in St. Joseph.