Stewartville, MN vs Wabasha, MN

Wabasha is moderately more affordable than Stewartville, with a 13.4% lower cost of living index. Stewartville scores 83 compared to 73 for Wabasha, 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 Stewartville is $975/month compared to $773/month in Wabasha — a 26% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wabasha is more affordable at $212,800 median vs $258,000.

Median household income in Stewartville is $65,714 compared to $62,016 in Wabasha (+6%). 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 Stewartville spend roughly 17.8% of their income on rent, more than the 15% in Wabasha.

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