Population
Baraga
1,948
Natalia
1,126
Median Income
Baraga
$39,297
Natalia
$36,477
Home Value
Baraga
$101,000
Natalia
$105,000
Rent
Baraga
$434
Natalia
$698
Crime Rate
Baraga
N/A
Natalia
N/A
Cost of Living
Baraga
64.3
Natalia
67.9
Avg Temp
Baraga
N/A
Natalia
N/A
Unemployment
Baraga
5.9%
Natalia
7.7%
How Similar Are Baraga & Natalia?
Natalia is Baraga's #18 most similar city
5 of 8 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Baraga
1,948
Natalia
1,126
Baraga has a 42% larger population than Natalia.
Political Leaning
Baraga
64.1%
Natalia
71.0%
Both cities lean Republican with similar vote shares — 10% difference.
Unemployment
Baraga
5.9%
Natalia
7.7%
Natalia has a 24% higher unemployment than Baraga.
Median Income
Baraga
$39,297
Natalia
$36,477
Both cities have similar median income — just a 7% difference.
Home Values
Baraga
$101,000
Natalia
$105,000
Both cities have similar home values — just a 4% difference.
Education
Baraga
5.7%
Natalia
4.0%
Baraga has a 30% higher education than Natalia.
Demographics
Baraga
49.6%
Natalia
55.0%
Both cities have similar demographics — just a 10% difference.
Cost of Living
Baraga
64.3
Natalia
67.9
Both cities have similar cost of living — just a 5% difference.
5 out of 8 key metrics match within 10%. Baraga and Natalia share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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Baraga
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Natalia
Natalia leads in 4 of 8 categories
Cost of Living & Affordability — Baraga leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDBaraga scores 51.6 on the housing index (100 = national avg) vs 66.5 in Natalia. Baraga has a fair market rent (2br) of $973 vs $1,196 in Natalia (19% lower). Baraga has a fair market rent (1br) of $742 vs $912 in Natalia (19% lower).
Overall Cost Index
Housing Index
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Living Wage (1 Adult)
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Fair Market Rent (1BR)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)
Housing Market — Natalia leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSNatalia has a median property tax of $990 vs $1,430 in Baraga (44% lower). Natalia has a owner-occupied of 79.9% compared to 49.2% in Baraga. Baraga has a median rent of $434 vs $698 in Natalia (38% lower).
Median Home Value
Median Rent
Median Property Tax
Owner-Occupied
Vacancy Rate
Single-Family Homes
Jobs & Economy — Natalia leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSNatalia has a work from home of 7.1% compared to 2.4% in Baraga. Natalia has a per capita income of $24,668 vs $13,597 in Baraga (45% higher). Baraga has a poverty rate of 18.2% compared to 26.6% in Natalia.
Median Household Income
Per Capita Income
Poverty Rate
Unemployment Rate
Labor Force
Mean Commute
Work from Home
Private Sector
Government Sector
Crime & Safety
Source: FBI UCRViolent Crime Rate (per 1K)
Property Crime Rate (per 1K)
Murder Rate (per 1K)
Robbery Rate (per 1K)
Assault Rate (per 1K)
Burglary Rate (per 1K)
Larceny Rate (per 1K)
Violent Crime Clearance
Property Crime Clearance
Weather & Climate
Source: NOAA / Open-MeteoAvg Annual Temperature
Avg Annual High
Avg Annual Low
Sunny Days per Year
Annual Rainfall
Annual Snowfall
Avg Humidity
Schools & Education — Baraga leads
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauBaraga has a high school diploma or higher of 48.9% compared to 26.6% in Natalia. Baraga has a bachelor's degree or higher of 5.7% compared to 4.0% in Natalia.
Public Schools
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
Colleges & Universities
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
High School Diploma or Higher
Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSBaraga has a population of 1,948, about 1.7x the size of Natalia (1,126). Baraga skews younger with a median age of 37.5 vs 44.8.
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Median Age
Avg Household Size
Married Population
Foreign Born
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Black
Hispanic
Asian
Baraga
Natalia
Healthcare — Natalia leads
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNatalia: 5 vs Baraga: 4 for nearby hospitals. Natalia: 5 vs Baraga: 4 for with emergency services.
Nearby Hospitals
Avg CMS Rating (out of 5)
With Emergency Services
Transportation & Commute — Natalia leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSNatalia has a bicycle of 1.3% compared to 0.0% in Baraga. Natalia has a work from home of 7.1% compared to 2.4% in Baraga. Baraga has a drive alone of 86.5% compared to 80.1% in Natalia.
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Airports
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