Dassel, MN vs Ottertail, MN

Dassel is moderately more affordable than Ottertail, with a 9.9% lower cost of living index. Dassel scores 78 compared to 87 for Ottertail, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ottertail can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dassel is $881/month compared to $1,047/month in Ottertail — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Dassel is more affordable at $218,900 median vs $262,500.

Median household income in Dassel is $59,750 compared to $83,750 in Ottertail (-28.7%). While Ottertail is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Dassel spend roughly 17.7% of their income on rent, more than the 15% in Ottertail.