Hayfield, MN vs Ottertail, MN

Hayfield is moderately more affordable than Ottertail, with a 13.7% lower cost of living index. Hayfield scores 75 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 Hayfield is $933/month compared to $1,047/month in Ottertail — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hayfield is more affordable at $173,000 median vs $262,500.

Median household income in Hayfield is $69,688 compared to $83,750 in Ottertail (-16.8%). While Ottertail is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hayfield spend roughly 16.1% of their income on rent, more than the 15% in Ottertail.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (44.8°F vs 42.5°F). Hayfield receives more rainfall at 34.7" per year compared to 24.1" in Ottertail.