New London, MN vs Ogilvie, MN

Ogilvie is moderately more affordable than New London, with a 12.3% lower cost of living index. New London scores 80 compared to 71 for Ogilvie, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of New London can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in New London is $960/month compared to $855/month in Ogilvie — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ogilvie is more affordable at $106,300 median vs $209,300.

Median household income in New London is $66,830 compared to $47,188 in Ogilvie (+41.6%). While New London is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of New London spend roughly 17.2% of their income on rent, less than the 21.7% in Ogilvie.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (42.5°F vs 41.4°F). Ogilvie receives more rainfall at 33.3" per year compared to 24.1" in New London.