Fertile, MN vs Olivia, MN

Fertile is moderately more affordable than Olivia, with a 7.8% lower cost of living index. Fertile scores 64 compared to 69 for Olivia, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Olivia can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fertile is $783/month compared to $740/month in Olivia — a 6% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Olivia has cheaper rent, Fertile actually has lower median home values ($118,400 vs $156,600).

Median household income in Fertile is $64,444 compared to $62,683 in Olivia (+2.8%). Fertile offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Fertile spend roughly 14.6% of their income on rent, more than the 14.2% in Olivia.

Climate-wise, Olivia is notably warmer with an average of 45.4°F compared to 42.2°F in Fertile. Olivia receives more rainfall at 28" per year compared to 24" in Fertile.