Hamburg, MN vs Twin Lakes, MN

Twin Lakes is moderately more affordable than Hamburg, with a 7% lower cost of living index. Hamburg scores 82 compared to 76 for Twin Lakes, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hamburg can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

Renters will find that Hamburg has a median rent of $873/month while Twin Lakes comes in at $588/month, a 49% difference.

Median household income in Hamburg is $78,125 compared to $45,833 in Twin Lakes (+70.5%). 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 15.4% in Twin Lakes.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (46.7°F vs 45.6°F). Twin Lakes receives more rainfall at 36.3" per year compared to 30.6" in Hamburg.