Warsaw, MN vs Winsted, MN

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Winsted is 16.2% cheaper than Warsaw. With a cost index of 78 vs 91, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Winsted to Warsaw should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Warsaw is $1,188/month compared to $797/month in Winsted — a 49% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Winsted is more affordable at $210,200 median vs $255,000.

Median household income in Warsaw is $115,313 compared to $70,208 in Winsted (+64.2%). While Warsaw is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Warsaw spend roughly 12.4% of their income on rent, less than the 13.6% in Winsted.

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