Montevideo, MN vs Ortonville, MN

Ortonville is moderately more affordable than Montevideo, with a 7.1% lower cost of living index. Montevideo scores 70 compared to 65 for Ortonville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Montevideo can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Montevideo is $832/month compared to $733/month in Ortonville — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ortonville is more affordable at $117,500 median vs $137,600.

Median household income in Montevideo is $65,724 compared to $53,021 in Ortonville (+24%). While Montevideo is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Montevideo spend roughly 15.2% of their income on rent, less than the 16.6% in Ortonville.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (45.4°F vs 44°F). Montevideo receives more rainfall at 28" per year compared to 22.9" in Ortonville.