Janesville, MN vs Mabel, MN

Mabel is moderately more affordable than Janesville, with a 7.9% lower cost of living index. Janesville scores 72 compared to 67 for Mabel, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Janesville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Janesville is $839/month compared to $792/month in Mabel — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Mabel is more affordable at $124,600 median vs $194,400.

Median household income in Janesville is $72,120 compared to $67,500 in Mabel (+6.8%). The higher salaries in Janesville partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Janesville spend roughly 14% of their income on rent, less than the 14.1% in Mabel.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (46.7°F vs 48.8°F). Mabel receives more rainfall at 35.2" per year compared to 30.6" in Janesville.