Sandstone, MN vs Stewartville, MN

Sandstone is moderately more affordable than Stewartville, with a 9.3% lower cost of living index. Sandstone scores 76 compared to 83 for Stewartville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Stewartville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Sandstone is $1,011/month compared to $975/month in Stewartville — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Stewartville has cheaper rent, Sandstone actually has lower median home values ($137,500 vs $258,000).

Median household income in Sandstone is $50,288 compared to $65,714 in Stewartville (-23.5%). While Stewartville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Sandstone spend roughly 24.1% of their income on rent, more than the 17.8% in Stewartville.

Climate-wise, Stewartville is notably warmer with an average of 44.8°F compared to 41.4°F in Sandstone. Stewartville receives more rainfall at 34.7" per year compared to 33.3" in Sandstone.