Fosston, MN vs Zumbrota, MN

Fosston is moderately more affordable than Zumbrota, with a 13.9% lower cost of living index. Fosston scores 66 compared to 77 for Zumbrota, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Zumbrota can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fosston is $846/month compared to $785/month in Zumbrota — a 8% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Zumbrota has cheaper rent, Fosston actually has lower median home values ($126,500 vs $235,800).

Median household income in Fosston is $50,694 compared to $96,818 in Zumbrota (-47.6%). While Zumbrota is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fosston spend roughly 20% of their income on rent, more than the 9.7% in Zumbrota.

Climate-wise, Zumbrota is notably warmer with an average of 44.8°F compared to 37.7°F in Fosston. Zumbrota receives more rainfall at 34.7" per year compared to 24.3" in Fosston.