Montevideo, MN vs Rushford, MN

Montevideo is moderately more affordable than Rushford, with a 5.5% lower cost of living index. Montevideo scores 70 compared to 74 for Rushford, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Rushford 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 $824/month in Rushford — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Rushford has cheaper rent, Montevideo actually has lower median home values ($137,600 vs $203,200).

Median household income in Montevideo is $65,724 compared to $73,321 in Rushford (-10.4%). While Rushford 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, more than the 13.5% in Rushford.

Climate-wise, Rushford is notably warmer with an average of 48.8°F compared to 45.4°F in Montevideo. Rushford receives more rainfall at 35.2" per year compared to 28" in Montevideo.