Clarks Grove, MN vs Ortonville, MN

Ortonville is moderately more affordable than Clarks Grove, with a 8.1% lower cost of living index. Clarks Grove scores 71 compared to 65 for Ortonville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Clarks Grove can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Clarks Grove is $867/month compared to $733/month in Ortonville — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ortonville is more affordable at $117,500 median vs $132,800.

Median household income in Clarks Grove is $69,792 compared to $53,021 in Ortonville (+31.6%). While Clarks Grove is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Clarks Grove spend roughly 14.9% of their income on rent, less than the 16.6% in Ortonville.