Dassel, MN vs Kandiyohi, MN

Kandiyohi is moderately more affordable than Dassel, with a 9.6% lower cost of living index. Dassel scores 78 compared to 71 for Kandiyohi, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Dassel 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 $818/month in Kandiyohi — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Kandiyohi is more affordable at $158,300 median vs $218,900.

Median household income in Dassel is $59,750 compared to $73,571 in Kandiyohi (-18.8%). Kandiyohi offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Dassel spend roughly 17.7% of their income on rent, more than the 13.3% in Kandiyohi.