Roseau, MN vs Tyler, MN

Tyler is moderately more affordable than Roseau, with a 9.7% lower cost of living index. Roseau scores 75 compared to 69 for Tyler, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Roseau can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Roseau is $1,027/month compared to $771/month in Tyler — a 33% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Tyler has cheaper rent, Roseau actually has lower median home values ($130,000 vs $143,300).

Median household income in Roseau is $60,185 compared to $60,417 in Tyler (-0.4%). Tyler offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Roseau spend roughly 20.5% of their income on rent, more than the 15.3% in Tyler.

Climate-wise, Tyler is notably warmer with an average of 45.1°F compared to 37.7°F in Roseau. Tyler receives more rainfall at 29.6" per year compared to 24.3" in Roseau.