Jackson, MN vs Thief River Falls, MN

Jackson is moderately more affordable than Thief River Falls, with a 8.6% lower cost of living index. Jackson scores 65 compared to 71 for Thief River Falls, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Thief River Falls can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Jackson is $702/month compared to $884/month in Thief River Falls — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Jackson is more affordable at $118,900 median vs $169,300.

Median household income in Jackson is $57,328 compared to $65,244 in Thief River Falls (-12.1%). While Thief River Falls is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Jackson spend roughly 14.7% of their income on rent, less than the 16.3% in Thief River Falls.

Climate-wise, Jackson is notably warmer with an average of 44.6°F compared to 37.7°F in Thief River Falls. Jackson receives more rainfall at 29.3" per year compared to 24.3" in Thief River Falls.