Warren, MN vs Windom, MN

Warren is moderately more affordable than Windom, with a 9.1% lower cost of living index. Warren scores 64 compared to 70 for Windom, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Windom can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Warren is $744/month compared to $773/month in Windom — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Warren is more affordable at $134,300 median vs $158,000.

Median household income in Warren is $57,656 compared to $67,813 in Windom (-15%). While Windom is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Warren spend roughly 15.5% of their income on rent, more than the 13.7% in Windom.

Climate-wise, Windom is notably warmer with an average of 44.6°F compared to 39.8°F in Warren. Windom receives more rainfall at 29.3" per year compared to 21.7" in Warren.