New Auburn, MN vs New York Mills, MN

New York Mills is moderately more affordable than New Auburn, with a 8% lower cost of living index. New Auburn scores 72 compared to 67 for New York Mills, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of New Auburn can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in New Auburn is $900/month compared to $712/month in New York Mills — a 26% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while New York Mills has cheaper rent, New Auburn actually has lower median home values ($140,900 vs $144,900).

Median household income in New Auburn is $68,977 compared to $51,696 in New York Mills (+33.4%). While New Auburn is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of New Auburn spend roughly 15.7% of their income on rent, less than the 16.5% in New York Mills.

Climate-wise, New Auburn is notably warmer with an average of 46.7°F compared to 40.4°F in New York Mills. New Auburn receives more rainfall at 30.6" per year compared to 23.9" in New York Mills.