Rice, MN vs Warsaw, MN

Warsaw is moderately more affordable than Rice, with a 7.3% lower cost of living index. Rice scores 97 compared to 91 for Warsaw, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Rice can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Rice is $1,529/month compared to $1,188/month in Warsaw — a 29% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Warsaw has cheaper rent, Rice actually has lower median home values ($237,600 vs $255,000).

Median household income in Rice is $103,482 compared to $115,313 in Warsaw (-10.3%). Warsaw offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Rice spend roughly 17.7% of their income on rent, more than the 12.4% in Warsaw.

Climate-wise, Warsaw is notably warmer with an average of 46.7°F compared to 42.9°F in Rice. Warsaw receives more rainfall at 30.6" per year compared to 28.5" in Rice.