Eagle Lake, MN vs Oak Grove, MN

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Eagle Lake is 28.5% cheaper than Oak Grove. With a cost index of 94 vs 131, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Eagle Lake to Oak Grove should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Eagle Lake is $1,405/month compared to $2,052/month in Oak Grove — a 32% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Eagle Lake is more affordable at $249,600 median vs $394,100.

Median household income in Eagle Lake is $97,161 compared to $114,679 in Oak Grove (-15.3%). The higher salaries in Oak Grove partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Eagle Lake spend roughly 17.4% of their income on rent, less than the 21.5% in Oak Grove.