Jasper, MN vs Lismore, MN

Jasper is moderately more affordable than Lismore, with a 9.8% lower cost of living index. Jasper scores 59 compared to 65 for Lismore, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lismore can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Jasper is $695/month compared to $900/month in Lismore — a 23% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Jasper has cheaper rent, Lismore actually has lower median home values ($48,900 vs $72,700).

Median household income in Jasper is $47,188 compared to $58,490 in Lismore (-19.3%). While Lismore is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Jasper spend roughly 17.7% of their income on rent, less than the 18.5% in Lismore.

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