Akeley, MN vs Mazeppa, MN

Akeley is moderately more affordable than Mazeppa, with a 14% lower cost of living index. Akeley scores 70 compared to 82 for Mazeppa, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mazeppa can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Akeley is $930/month compared to $1,005/month in Mazeppa — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Akeley is more affordable at $105,600 median vs $231,200.

Median household income in Akeley is $43,750 compared to $88,929 in Mazeppa (-50.8%). While Mazeppa is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Akeley spend roughly 25.5% of their income on rent, more than the 13.6% in Mazeppa.