Spring Lake Park, MN vs Stillwater, MN

Spring Lake Park is moderately more affordable than Stillwater, with a 9.4% lower cost of living index. Spring Lake Park scores 101 compared to 112 for Stillwater, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Stillwater can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Spring Lake Park is $1,375/month compared to $1,408/month in Stillwater — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Spring Lake Park is more affordable at $281,800 median vs $398,100.

Median household income in Spring Lake Park is $77,112 compared to $109,297 in Stillwater (-29.4%). While Stillwater is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Spring Lake Park spend roughly 21.4% of their income on rent, more than the 15.5% in Stillwater.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (45.8°F vs 46.5°F). Spring Lake Park receives more rainfall at 30.7" per year compared to 29.2" in Stillwater.