Gaylord, MN vs Jasper, MN

Jasper is moderately more affordable than Gaylord, with a 13.5% lower cost of living index. Gaylord scores 66 compared to 59 for Jasper, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Gaylord can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Gaylord is $739/month compared to $695/month in Jasper — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Jasper is more affordable at $72,700 median vs $163,300.

Median household income in Gaylord is $60,500 compared to $47,188 in Jasper (+28.2%). While Gaylord is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Gaylord spend roughly 14.7% of their income on rent, less than the 17.7% in Jasper.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (46.7°F vs 45.1°F). Gaylord receives more rainfall at 30.6" per year compared to 29.6" in Jasper.