Barnum, MN vs Easton, MN

Barnum is moderately more affordable than Easton, with a 11% lower cost of living index. Barnum scores 69 compared to 77 for Easton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Easton 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 $1,188/month in Easton — a 24% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Barnum has cheaper rent, Easton actually has lower median home values ($91,500 vs $131,300).

Median household income in Barnum is $49,583 compared to $75,417 in Easton (-34.3%). While Easton 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 18.9% in Easton.