Flensburg, MN vs Karlstad, MN

Karlstad is moderately more affordable than Flensburg, with a 7.9% lower cost of living index. Flensburg scores 68 compared to 63 for Karlstad, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Flensburg can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Flensburg is $631/month compared to $650/month in Karlstad — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Flensburg has cheaper rent, Karlstad actually has lower median home values ($120,300 vs $188,100).

Median household income in Flensburg is $107,500 compared to $61,324 in Karlstad (+75.3%). While Flensburg is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Flensburg spend roughly 7% of their income on rent, less than the 12.7% in Karlstad.

Climate-wise, Flensburg is notably warmer with an average of 42.9°F compared to 37.7°F in Karlstad. Flensburg receives more rainfall at 28.5" per year compared to 24.3" in Karlstad.