Lake Lillian, MN vs Oklee, MN

Oklee is moderately more affordable than Lake Lillian, with a 14.9% lower cost of living index. Lake Lillian scores 65 compared to 57 for Oklee, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lake Lillian can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lake Lillian is $765/month compared to $583/month in Oklee — a 31% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Oklee has cheaper rent, Lake Lillian actually has lower median home values ($101,000 vs $108,500).

Median household income in Lake Lillian is $66,071 compared to $56,667 in Oklee (+16.6%). While Lake Lillian is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lake Lillian spend roughly 13.9% of their income on rent, more than the 12.3% in Oklee.

Climate-wise, Lake Lillian is notably warmer with an average of 45.4°F compared to 37.7°F in Oklee. Lake Lillian receives more rainfall at 28" per year compared to 24.3" in Oklee.