Carlos, MN vs Fulda, MN

Fulda is moderately more affordable than Carlos, with a 7.2% lower cost of living index. Carlos scores 75 compared to 70 for Fulda, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Carlos can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Carlos is $888/month compared to $775/month in Fulda — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fulda is more affordable at $155,100 median vs $174,600.

Median household income in Carlos is $65,625 compared to $68,056 in Fulda (-3.6%). Fulda offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Carlos spend roughly 16.2% of their income on rent, more than the 13.7% in Fulda.