Crosby, MN vs Mabel, MN

Mabel is moderately more affordable than Crosby, with a 10% lower cost of living index. Crosby scores 73 compared to 67 for Mabel, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Crosby can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Crosby is $838/month compared to $792/month in Mabel — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Mabel is more affordable at $124,600 median vs $175,600.

Median household income in Crosby is $43,250 compared to $67,500 in Mabel (-35.9%). Mabel offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Crosby spend roughly 23.3% of their income on rent, more than the 14.1% in Mabel.