Ogdensburg, WI vs St. Cloud, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Ogdensburg is 19.6% cheaper than St. Cloud. With a cost index of 58 vs 72, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Ogdensburg to St. Cloud should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Ogdensburg is $575/month compared to $797/month in St. Cloud — a 28% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ogdensburg is more affordable at $93,300 median vs $189,100.

Median household income in Ogdensburg is $65,833 compared to $96,250 in St. Cloud (-31.6%). While St. Cloud is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Ogdensburg spend roughly 10.5% of their income on rent, more than the 9.9% in St. Cloud.