Hamburg, MN vs Madison, MN

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Madison is 16.7% cheaper than Hamburg. With a cost index of 70 vs 82, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Madison to Hamburg should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Hamburg is $873/month compared to $920/month in Madison — a 5% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hamburg has cheaper rent, Madison actually has lower median home values ($104,600 vs $229,200).

Median household income in Hamburg is $78,125 compared to $56,435 in Madison (+38.4%). 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 Hamburg spend roughly 13.4% of their income on rent, less than the 19.6% in Madison.

Climate-wise, Hamburg is notably warmer with an average of 46.7°F compared to 43°F in Madison. Hamburg receives more rainfall at 30.6" per year compared to 22.7" in Madison.