Hanley Falls, MN vs Mabel, MN

Hanley Falls is moderately more affordable than Mabel, with a 11.7% lower cost of living index. Hanley Falls scores 59 compared to 67 for Mabel, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mabel can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hanley Falls is $628/month compared to $792/month in Mabel — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hanley Falls is more affordable at $76,700 median vs $124,600.

Median household income in Hanley Falls is $57,917 compared to $67,500 in Mabel (-14.2%). While Mabel is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hanley Falls spend roughly 13% of their income on rent, less than the 14.1% in Mabel.

Climate-wise, Mabel is notably warmer with an average of 48.8°F compared to 45.4°F in Hanley Falls. Mabel receives more rainfall at 35.2" per year compared to 28" in Hanley Falls.