Easton, MN vs Ottertail, MN

Easton is moderately more affordable than Ottertail, with a 11.2% lower cost of living index. Easton scores 77 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 Easton is $1,188/month compared to $1,047/month in Ottertail — a 14% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Ottertail has cheaper rent, Easton actually has lower median home values ($91,500 vs $262,500).

Median household income in Easton is $75,417 compared to $83,750 in Ottertail (-9.9%). The higher salaries in Ottertail partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Easton spend roughly 18.9% of their income on rent, more than the 15% in Ottertail.