Hawley, MN vs Montevideo, MN

Montevideo is moderately more affordable than Hawley, with a 7.6% lower cost of living index. Hawley scores 75 compared to 70 for Montevideo, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hawley can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hawley is $742/month compared to $832/month in Montevideo — a 11% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hawley has cheaper rent, Montevideo actually has lower median home values ($137,600 vs $265,500).

Median household income in Hawley is $92,017 compared to $65,724 in Montevideo (+40%). While Hawley is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hawley spend roughly 9.7% of their income on rent, less than the 15.2% in Montevideo.

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