Renville, MN vs Stephen, MN

Renville is moderately more affordable than Stephen, with a 5.9% lower cost of living index. Renville scores 63 compared to 67 for Stephen, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Stephen can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Renville is $671/month compared to $871/month in Stephen — a 23% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Renville has cheaper rent, Stephen actually has lower median home values ($83,800 vs $109,700).

Median household income in Renville is $73,750 compared to $63,750 in Stephen (+15.7%). Renville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Renville spend roughly 10.9% of their income on rent, less than the 16.4% in Stephen.

Climate-wise, Renville is notably warmer with an average of 45.4°F compared to 39.8°F in Stephen. Renville receives more rainfall at 28" per year compared to 21.7" in Stephen.