Montevideo, MN vs Warroad, MN

Montevideo is moderately more affordable than Warroad, with a 6.3% lower cost of living index. Montevideo scores 70 compared to 75 for Warroad, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Warroad 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 $833/month in Warroad — a 0% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Montevideo is more affordable at $137,600 median vs $195,000.

Median household income in Montevideo is $65,724 compared to $50,685 in Warroad (+29.7%). Montevideo offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Montevideo spend roughly 15.2% of their income on rent, less than the 19.7% in Warroad.

Climate-wise, Montevideo is notably warmer with an average of 45.4°F compared to 38.4°F in Warroad. Montevideo receives more rainfall at 28" per year compared to 23.2" in Warroad.