Elmdale, MN vs Hamburg, MN

Hamburg is moderately more affordable than Elmdale, with a 14.1% lower cost of living index. Elmdale scores 93 compared to 82 for Hamburg, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Elmdale can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

When it comes to buying, median home values in Elmdale are $268,800 compared to $229,200 in Hamburg, a 17% gap.

Median household income in Elmdale is $141,250 compared to $78,125 in Hamburg (+80.8%). While Elmdale is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income.