Little Falls, MN vs Montgomery, MN

Little Falls is moderately more affordable than Montgomery, with a 11.4% lower cost of living index. Little Falls scores 72 compared to 82 for Montgomery, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Montgomery can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Little Falls is $740/month compared to $896/month in Montgomery — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Little Falls is more affordable at $198,100 median vs $218,900.

Median household income in Little Falls is $46,284 compared to $74,018 in Montgomery (-37.5%). While Montgomery is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Little Falls spend roughly 19.2% of their income on rent, more than the 14.5% in Montgomery.

Climate-wise, Montgomery is notably warmer with an average of 46.7°F compared to 42.2°F in Little Falls. Montgomery receives more rainfall at 30.6" per year compared to 24.5" in Little Falls.