Jeffers, MN vs Tyler, MN

Jeffers is moderately more affordable than Tyler, with a 11.2% lower cost of living index. Jeffers scores 61 compared to 69 for Tyler, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Tyler can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Jeffers is $675/month compared to $771/month in Tyler — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Jeffers is more affordable at $85,200 median vs $143,300.

Median household income in Jeffers is $47,955 compared to $60,417 in Tyler (-20.6%). While Tyler is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Jeffers spend roughly 16.9% of their income on rent, more than the 15.3% in Tyler.

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