Montrose, MN vs St. Anthony city (Hennepin and Ramsey Counties), MN

Montrose is moderately more affordable than St. Anthony city (Hennepin and Ramsey Counties), with a 10.7% lower cost of living index. Montrose scores 98 compared to 109 for St. Anthony city (Hennepin and Ramsey Counties), where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. Anthony city (Hennepin and Ramsey Counties) can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Montrose is $1,313/month compared to $1,413/month in St. Anthony city (Hennepin and Ramsey Counties) — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Montrose is more affordable at $260,100 median vs $365,700.

Median household income in Montrose is $98,832 compared to $97,784 in St. Anthony city (Hennepin and Ramsey Counties) (+1.1%). Montrose offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Montrose spend roughly 15.9% of their income on rent, less than the 17.3% in St. Anthony city (Hennepin and Ramsey Counties).

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (46.7°F vs 45.8°F). St. Anthony city (Hennepin and Ramsey Counties) receives more rainfall at 30.7" per year compared to 30.6" in Montrose.