Mabel, MN vs Wells, MN

Wells is moderately more affordable than Mabel, with a 6.9% lower cost of living index. Mabel scores 67 compared to 62 for Wells, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mabel can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Mabel is $792/month compared to $699/month in Wells — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wells is more affordable at $93,200 median vs $124,600.

Median household income in Mabel is $67,500 compared to $58,663 in Wells (+15.1%). While Mabel is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Mabel spend roughly 14.1% of their income on rent, less than the 14.3% in Wells.

Climate-wise, Mabel is notably warmer with an average of 48.8°F compared to 45.6°F in Wells. Wells receives more rainfall at 36.3" per year compared to 35.2" in Mabel.