Underwood, MN vs Winthrop, MN

Winthrop is moderately more affordable than Underwood, with a 13.9% lower cost of living index. Underwood scores 78 compared to 69 for Winthrop, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Underwood can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Underwood is $1,016/month compared to $732/month in Winthrop — a 39% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Winthrop is more affordable at $157,400 median vs $168,800.

Median household income in Underwood is $73,750 compared to $67,375 in Winthrop (+9.5%). The higher salaries in Underwood partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Underwood spend roughly 16.5% of their income on rent, more than the 13% in Winthrop.

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