Sartell, MN vs Stewartville, MN

Stewartville is moderately more affordable than Sartell, with a 8.5% lower cost of living index. Sartell scores 90 compared to 83 for Stewartville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sartell 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 $975/month in Stewartville — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Stewartville is more affordable at $258,000 median vs $278,000.

Median household income in Sartell is $77,465 compared to $65,714 in Stewartville (+17.9%). While Sartell is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Sartell spend roughly 18.5% of their income on rent, more than the 17.8% in Stewartville.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (42.9°F vs 44.8°F). Stewartville receives more rainfall at 34.7" per year compared to 28.5" in Sartell.