Truman, MN vs Wrenshall, MN

Truman is moderately more affordable than Wrenshall, with a 14.6% lower cost of living index. Truman scores 67 compared to 79 for Wrenshall, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wrenshall can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Truman is $942/month compared to $971/month in Wrenshall — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Truman is more affordable at $100,200 median vs $232,000.

Median household income in Truman is $59,095 compared to $97,798 in Wrenshall (-39.6%). While Wrenshall is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Truman spend roughly 19.1% of their income on rent, more than the 11.9% in Wrenshall.

Climate-wise, Truman is notably warmer with an average of 44.6°F compared to 40.6°F in Wrenshall. Wrenshall receives more rainfall at 31.2" per year compared to 29.3" in Truman.