Stockton, MN vs Winsted, MN

Stockton, MN and Winsted, MN have a very similar cost of living, with only a 3.6% difference in their overall index. Stockton scores 81 while Winsted scores 78 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Stockton is $933/month compared to $797/month in Winsted — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Winsted is more affordable at $210,200 median vs $229,000.

Median household income in Stockton is $83,438 compared to $70,208 in Winsted (+18.8%). While Stockton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Stockton spend roughly 13.4% of their income on rent, less than the 13.6% in Winsted.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (48.8°F vs 46.7°F). Stockton receives more rainfall at 35.2" per year compared to 30.6" in Winsted.