Altura, MN vs Taunton, MN

Taunton is moderately more affordable than Altura, with a 9.9% lower cost of living index. Altura scores 66 compared to 60 for Taunton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Altura can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Altura is $644/month compared to $675/month in Taunton — a 5% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Altura has cheaper rent, Taunton actually has lower median home values ($74,600 vs $171,900).

Median household income in Altura is $65,833 compared to $46,875 in Taunton (+40.4%). While Altura is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Altura spend roughly 11.7% of their income on rent, less than the 17.3% in Taunton.