Montevideo, MN vs Stacy, MN

Montevideo is moderately more affordable than Stacy, with a 13.6% lower cost of living index. Montevideo scores 70 compared to 81 for Stacy, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Stacy 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 $871/month in Stacy — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Montevideo is more affordable at $137,600 median vs $222,800.

Median household income in Montevideo is $65,724 compared to $76,875 in Stacy (-14.5%). While Stacy 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 13.6% in Stacy.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (45.4°F vs 45.8°F). Stacy receives more rainfall at 30.7" per year compared to 28" in Montevideo.