Chokio, MN vs Truman, MN

Chokio is moderately more affordable than Truman, with a 5.4% lower cost of living index. Chokio scores 64 compared to 67 for Truman, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Truman can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Chokio is $764/month compared to $942/month in Truman — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Chokio is more affordable at $85,600 median vs $100,200.

Median household income in Chokio is $50,556 compared to $59,095 in Truman (-14.4%). While Truman is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Chokio spend roughly 18.1% of their income on rent, less than the 19.1% in Truman.