Ogilvie, MN vs Squaw Lake, MN

Squaw Lake is moderately more affordable than Ogilvie, with a 7.3% lower cost of living index. Ogilvie scores 71 compared to 66 for Squaw Lake, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ogilvie can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ogilvie is $855/month compared to $538/month in Squaw Lake — a 59% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Squaw Lake has cheaper rent, Ogilvie actually has lower median home values ($106,300 vs $200,000).

Median household income in Ogilvie is $47,188 compared to $61,875 in Squaw Lake (-23.7%). Squaw Lake offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Ogilvie spend roughly 21.7% of their income on rent, more than the 10.4% in Squaw Lake.

Climate-wise, Ogilvie is notably warmer with an average of 41.4°F compared to 36.9°F in Squaw Lake. Ogilvie receives more rainfall at 33.3" per year compared to 24.8" in Squaw Lake.