Millerville, MN vs Rutledge, MN

Rutledge is moderately more affordable than Millerville, with a 14.4% lower cost of living index. Millerville scores 78 compared to 68 for Rutledge, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Millerville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Millerville is $950/month compared to $825/month in Rutledge — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Rutledge is more affordable at $111,700 median vs $184,400.

Median household income in Millerville is $68,750 compared to $62,917 in Rutledge (+9.3%). The higher salaries in Millerville partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Millerville spend roughly 16.6% of their income on rent, more than the 15.7% in Rutledge.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (42.5°F vs 41.4°F). Rutledge receives more rainfall at 33.3" per year compared to 24.1" in Millerville.