Appleton, MN vs Barnum, MN

Appleton is moderately more affordable than Barnum, with a 12.4% lower cost of living index. Appleton scores 60 compared to 69 for Barnum, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Barnum can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Appleton is $682/month compared to $902/month in Barnum — a 24% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Appleton is more affordable at $71,300 median vs $131,300.

Median household income in Appleton is $40,117 compared to $49,583 in Barnum (-19.1%). While Barnum is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Appleton spend roughly 20.4% of their income on rent, less than the 21.8% in Barnum.