Bemidji, MN vs Montevideo, MN

Montevideo is moderately more affordable than Bemidji, with a 13.5% lower cost of living index. Bemidji scores 80 compared to 70 for Montevideo, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bemidji can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bemidji is $1,004/month compared to $832/month in Montevideo — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Montevideo is more affordable at $137,600 median vs $189,500.

Median household income in Bemidji is $53,850 compared to $65,724 in Montevideo (-18.1%). Montevideo offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Bemidji spend roughly 22.4% of their income on rent, more than the 15.2% in Montevideo.