Cleveland, MN vs Flensburg, MN

Flensburg is moderately more affordable than Cleveland, with a 10.8% lower cost of living index. Cleveland scores 76 compared to 68 for Flensburg, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cleveland can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cleveland is $735/month compared to $631/month in Flensburg — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Flensburg is more affordable at $188,100 median vs $204,200.

Median household income in Cleveland is $83,281 compared to $107,500 in Flensburg (-22.5%). Flensburg offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Cleveland spend roughly 10.6% of their income on rent, more than the 7% in Flensburg.