Mahnomen, MN vs Ogilvie, MN

Mahnomen is moderately more affordable than Ogilvie, with a 11% lower cost of living index. Mahnomen scores 63 compared to 71 for Ogilvie, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ogilvie can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Mahnomen is $755/month compared to $855/month in Ogilvie — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Mahnomen is more affordable at $83,000 median vs $106,300.

Median household income in Mahnomen is $43,854 compared to $47,188 in Ogilvie (-7.1%). The higher salaries in Ogilvie partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Mahnomen spend roughly 20.7% of their income on rent, less than the 21.7% in Ogilvie.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (42.2°F vs 41.4°F). Ogilvie receives more rainfall at 33.3" per year compared to 24" in Mahnomen.