Dassel, MN vs New Auburn, MN

New Auburn is moderately more affordable than Dassel, with a 8% lower cost of living index. Dassel scores 78 compared to 72 for New Auburn, 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 $900/month in New Auburn — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Dassel has cheaper rent, New Auburn actually has lower median home values ($140,900 vs $218,900).

Median household income in Dassel is $59,750 compared to $68,977 in New Auburn (-13.4%). New Auburn 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 15.7% in New Auburn.