Mazeppa, MN vs Roseau, MN

Roseau is moderately more affordable than Mazeppa, with a 8.7% lower cost of living index. Mazeppa scores 82 compared to 75 for Roseau, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mazeppa can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Mazeppa is $1,005/month compared to $1,027/month in Roseau — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Mazeppa has cheaper rent, Roseau actually has lower median home values ($130,000 vs $231,200).

Median household income in Mazeppa is $88,929 compared to $60,185 in Roseau (+47.8%). While Mazeppa is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Mazeppa spend roughly 13.6% of their income on rent, less than the 20.5% in Roseau.

Climate-wise, Mazeppa is notably warmer with an average of 44.8°F compared to 37.7°F in Roseau. Mazeppa receives more rainfall at 34.7" per year compared to 24.3" in Roseau.