Swanville, MN vs Walnut Grove, MN

Walnut Grove is moderately more affordable than Swanville, with a 14.2% lower cost of living index. Swanville scores 66 compared to 58 for Walnut Grove, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Swanville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Swanville is $656/month compared to $575/month in Walnut Grove — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Walnut Grove is more affordable at $81,000 median vs $151,300.

Median household income in Swanville is $58,750 compared to $59,583 in Walnut Grove (-1.4%). Walnut Grove offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Swanville spend roughly 13.4% of their income on rent, more than the 11.6% in Walnut Grove.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (42.5°F vs 45.4°F). Walnut Grove receives more rainfall at 28" per year compared to 24.1" in Swanville.