Barnum, MN vs Dassel, MN

Barnum is moderately more affordable than Dassel, with a 12.3% lower cost of living index. Barnum scores 69 compared to 78 for Dassel, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Dassel can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Barnum is $902/month compared to $881/month in Dassel — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Dassel has cheaper rent, Barnum actually has lower median home values ($131,300 vs $218,900).

Median household income in Barnum is $49,583 compared to $59,750 in Dassel (-17%). While Dassel is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Barnum spend roughly 21.8% of their income on rent, more than the 17.7% in Dassel.