Rushmore, MN vs Tyler, MN

Rushmore is moderately more affordable than Tyler, with a 5.2% lower cost of living index. Rushmore scores 65 compared to 69 for Tyler, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Tyler can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Rushmore is $750/month compared to $771/month in Tyler — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Rushmore is more affordable at $107,200 median vs $143,300.

Median household income in Rushmore is $39,205 compared to $60,417 in Tyler (-35.1%). While Tyler is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Rushmore spend roughly 23% of their income on rent, more than the 15.3% in Tyler.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (45.1°F vs 45.1°F). Tyler receives more rainfall at 29.6" per year compared to 29.6" in Rushmore.