Gaylord, MN vs Montevideo, MN

Gaylord is moderately more affordable than Montevideo, with a 5.2% lower cost of living index. Gaylord scores 66 compared to 70 for Montevideo, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Montevideo can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Gaylord is $739/month compared to $832/month in Montevideo — a 11% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Gaylord has cheaper rent, Montevideo actually has lower median home values ($137,600 vs $163,300).

Median household income in Gaylord is $60,500 compared to $65,724 in Montevideo (-7.9%). While Montevideo is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Gaylord spend roughly 14.7% of their income on rent, less than the 15.2% in Montevideo.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (46.7°F vs 45.4°F). Gaylord receives more rainfall at 30.6" per year compared to 28" in Montevideo.