Sauk Rapids, MN vs Windom, MN

Windom is moderately more affordable than Sauk Rapids, with a 13.5% lower cost of living index. Sauk Rapids scores 79 compared to 70 for Windom, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sauk Rapids can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Sauk Rapids is $941/month compared to $773/month in Windom — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Windom is more affordable at $158,000 median vs $240,200.

Median household income in Sauk Rapids is $67,004 compared to $67,813 in Windom (-1.2%). Windom offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Sauk Rapids spend roughly 16.9% of their income on rent, more than the 13.7% in Windom.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (42.9°F vs 44.6°F). Windom receives more rainfall at 29.3" per year compared to 28.5" in Sauk Rapids.