Alden, MN vs Ortonville, MN

Ortonville is moderately more affordable than Alden, with a 14.8% lower cost of living index. Alden scores 75 compared to 65 for Ortonville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Alden can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Alden is $1,038/month compared to $733/month in Ortonville — a 42% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ortonville is more affordable at $117,500 median vs $122,700.

Median household income in Alden is $75,833 compared to $53,021 in Ortonville (+43%). While Alden is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Alden spend roughly 16.4% of their income on rent, less than the 16.6% in Ortonville.