Spring Valley, MN vs Stewartville, MN

Spring Valley is moderately more affordable than Stewartville, with a 14.9% lower cost of living index. Spring Valley scores 71 compared to 83 for Stewartville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Stewartville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Spring Valley is $861/month compared to $975/month in Stewartville — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Spring Valley is more affordable at $149,100 median vs $258,000.

Median household income in Spring Valley is $64,500 compared to $65,714 in Stewartville (-1.8%). Stewartville does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Spring Valley spend roughly 16% of their income on rent, less than the 17.8% in Stewartville.

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