Jasper, MN vs Springfield, MN

Jasper is moderately more affordable than Springfield, with a 12.5% lower cost of living index. Jasper scores 59 compared to 67 for Springfield, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Springfield 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 $781/month in Springfield — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Jasper is more affordable at $72,700 median vs $117,600.

Median household income in Jasper is $47,188 compared to $59,412 in Springfield (-20.6%). While Springfield 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 15.8% in Springfield.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (45.1°F vs 45.4°F). Jasper receives more rainfall at 29.6" per year compared to 28" in Springfield.