Ortonville, MN vs Warsaw, MN

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Ortonville is 27.7% cheaper than Warsaw. With a cost index of 65 vs 91, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Ortonville to Warsaw should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Ortonville is $733/month compared to $1,188/month in Warsaw — a 38% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ortonville is more affordable at $117,500 median vs $255,000.

Median household income in Ortonville is $53,021 compared to $115,313 in Warsaw (-54%). While Warsaw is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Ortonville spend roughly 16.6% of their income on rent, more than the 12.4% in Warsaw.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (44°F vs 46.7°F). Warsaw receives more rainfall at 30.6" per year compared to 22.9" in Ortonville.