Jasper, MN vs Slayton, MN

Jasper is moderately more affordable than Slayton, with a 14.5% lower cost of living index. Jasper scores 59 compared to 69 for Slayton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Slayton 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 $718/month in Slayton — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Jasper is more affordable at $72,700 median vs $160,400.

Median household income in Jasper is $47,188 compared to $65,724 in Slayton (-28.2%). While Slayton 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, more than the 13.1% in Slayton.

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