Sartell, MN vs Spring Lake Park, MN

Sartell is moderately more affordable than Spring Lake Park, with a 10.8% lower cost of living index. Sartell scores 90 compared to 101 for Spring Lake Park, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Spring Lake Park can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Sartell is $1,197/month compared to $1,375/month in Spring Lake Park — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Sartell is more affordable at $278,000 median vs $281,800.

Median household income in Sartell is $77,465 compared to $77,112 in Spring Lake Park (+0.5%). Sartell offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Sartell spend roughly 18.5% of their income on rent, less than the 21.4% in Spring Lake Park.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (42.9°F vs 45.8°F). Spring Lake Park receives more rainfall at 30.7" per year compared to 28.5" in Sartell.