Eveleth, MN vs Truman, MN

Eveleth is moderately more affordable than Truman, with a 5.9% lower cost of living index. Eveleth scores 63 compared to 67 for Truman, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Truman can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Eveleth is $839/month compared to $942/month in Truman — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Eveleth is more affordable at $91,800 median vs $100,200.

Median household income in Eveleth is $47,721 compared to $59,095 in Truman (-19.2%). While Truman is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Eveleth spend roughly 21.1% of their income on rent, more than the 19.1% in Truman.