Mountain Iron, MN vs Tyler, MN

Tyler is moderately more affordable than Mountain Iron, with a 6.1% lower cost of living index. Mountain Iron scores 73 compared to 69 for Tyler, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mountain Iron can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Mountain Iron is $911/month compared to $771/month in Tyler — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Tyler is more affordable at $143,300 median vs $180,700.

Median household income in Mountain Iron is $81,607 compared to $60,417 in Tyler (+35.1%). While Mountain Iron is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Mountain Iron spend roughly 13.4% of their income on rent, less than the 15.3% in Tyler.

Climate-wise, Tyler is notably warmer with an average of 45.1°F compared to 36.9°F in Mountain Iron. Tyler receives more rainfall at 29.6" per year compared to 24.8" in Mountain Iron.