Monticello, MN vs Savage, MN

Monticello is moderately more affordable than Savage, with a 10.5% lower cost of living index. Monticello scores 105 compared to 118 for Savage, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Savage can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Monticello is $1,462/month compared to $1,608/month in Savage — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Monticello is more affordable at $298,400 median vs $395,600.

Median household income in Monticello is $81,563 compared to $122,646 in Savage (-33.5%). While Savage is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Monticello spend roughly 21.5% of their income on rent, more than the 15.7% in Savage.

Climate-wise, Savage is notably warmer with an average of 46.7°F compared to 42.9°F in Monticello. Savage receives more rainfall at 30.6" per year compared to 28.5" in Monticello.