Oklee, MN vs Riverton, MN

Oklee is moderately more affordable than Riverton, with a 12.2% lower cost of living index. Oklee scores 57 compared to 65 for Riverton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Riverton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Oklee is $583/month compared to $682/month in Riverton — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Oklee is more affordable at $108,500 median vs $125,000.

Median household income in Oklee is $56,667 compared to $70,000 in Riverton (-19%). While Riverton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Oklee spend roughly 12.3% of their income on rent, more than the 11.7% in Riverton.

Climate-wise, Riverton is notably warmer with an average of 42.2°F compared to 37.7°F in Oklee. Riverton receives more rainfall at 24.5" per year compared to 24.3" in Oklee.