Dassel, MN vs Jenkins, MN

Dassel is moderately more affordable than Jenkins, with a 8.7% lower cost of living index. Dassel scores 78 compared to 86 for Jenkins, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Jenkins can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dassel is $881/month compared to $1,000/month in Jenkins — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Dassel is more affordable at $218,900 median vs $265,900.

Median household income in Dassel is $59,750 compared to $70,500 in Jenkins (-15.2%). While Jenkins is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Dassel spend roughly 17.7% of their income on rent, more than the 17% in Jenkins.