Sleepy Eye, MN vs Spring Grove, MN

Sleepy Eye is moderately more affordable than Spring Grove, with a 11.1% lower cost of living index. Sleepy Eye scores 68 compared to 76 for Spring Grove, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Spring Grove can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Sleepy Eye is $757/month compared to $1,074/month in Spring Grove — a 30% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Sleepy Eye is more affordable at $138,500 median vs $148,200.

Median household income in Sleepy Eye is $64,811 compared to $60,221 in Spring Grove (+7.6%). Sleepy Eye offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Sleepy Eye spend roughly 14% of their income on rent, less than the 21.4% in Spring Grove.

Climate-wise, Spring Grove is notably warmer with an average of 48.8°F compared to 45.4°F in Sleepy Eye. Spring Grove receives more rainfall at 35.2" per year compared to 28" in Sleepy Eye.