Barnesville, MN vs Mazeppa, MN

Barnesville is moderately more affordable than Mazeppa, with a 8.2% lower cost of living index. Barnesville scores 75 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 Barnesville is $862/month compared to $1,005/month in Mazeppa — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Barnesville is more affordable at $218,300 median vs $231,200.

Median household income in Barnesville is $83,333 compared to $88,929 in Mazeppa (-6.3%). The higher salaries in Mazeppa partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Barnesville spend roughly 12.4% of their income on rent, less than the 13.6% in Mazeppa.