Hutchinson, MN vs Montevideo, MN

Montevideo is moderately more affordable than Hutchinson, with a 12.9% lower cost of living index. Hutchinson scores 79 compared to 70 for Montevideo, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hutchinson can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hutchinson is $933/month compared to $832/month in Montevideo — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Montevideo is more affordable at $137,600 median vs $210,300.

Median household income in Hutchinson is $71,730 compared to $65,724 in Montevideo (+9.1%). The higher salaries in Hutchinson partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Hutchinson spend roughly 15.6% of their income on rent, more than the 15.2% in Montevideo.

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