Frazee, MN vs Hamburg, MN

Frazee is moderately more affordable than Hamburg, with a 10.7% lower cost of living index. Frazee scores 73 compared to 82 for Hamburg, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hamburg can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Frazee is $848/month compared to $873/month in Hamburg — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Frazee is more affordable at $166,800 median vs $229,200.

Median household income in Frazee is $49,000 compared to $78,125 in Hamburg (-37.3%). While Hamburg is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Frazee spend roughly 20.8% of their income on rent, more than the 13.4% in Hamburg.

Climate-wise, Hamburg is notably warmer with an average of 46.7°F compared to 40.4°F in Frazee. Hamburg receives more rainfall at 30.6" per year compared to 23.9" in Frazee.