Ceylon, MN vs Jasper, MN

Ceylon is moderately more affordable than Jasper, with a 7.5% lower cost of living index. Ceylon scores 54 compared to 59 for Jasper, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Jasper can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ceylon is $579/month compared to $695/month in Jasper — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ceylon is more affordable at $36,800 median vs $72,700.

Median household income in Ceylon is $32,206 compared to $47,188 in Jasper (-31.7%). While Jasper is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Ceylon spend roughly 21.6% of their income on rent, more than the 17.7% in Jasper.