Oak Grove, MN vs Rosemount, MN

Rosemount is moderately more affordable than Oak Grove, with a 10.4% lower cost of living index. Oak Grove scores 131 compared to 119 for Rosemount, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Oak Grove can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Oak Grove is $2,052/month compared to $1,614/month in Rosemount — a 27% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Rosemount has cheaper rent, Oak Grove actually has lower median home values ($394,100 vs $406,100).

Median household income in Oak Grove is $114,679 compared to $127,247 in Rosemount (-9.9%). Rosemount offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Oak Grove spend roughly 21.5% of their income on rent, more than the 15.2% in Rosemount.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (45.8°F vs 46.9°F). Rosemount receives more rainfall at 31.6" per year compared to 30.7" in Oak Grove.