Dawson, MN vs Lyle, MN

Lyle is moderately more affordable than Dawson, with a 11.6% lower cost of living index. Dawson scores 62 compared to 56 for Lyle, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Dawson can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dawson is $618/month compared to $442/month in Lyle — a 40% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lyle is more affordable at $105,400 median vs $118,800.

Median household income in Dawson is $70,286 compared to $59,000 in Lyle (+19.1%). While Dawson is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Dawson spend roughly 10.6% of their income on rent, more than the 9% in Lyle.