Hampton, MN vs Zumbro Falls, MN

Zumbro Falls is moderately more affordable than Hampton, with a 10.7% lower cost of living index. Hampton scores 90 compared to 82 for Zumbro Falls, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hampton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hampton is $950/month compared to $954/month in Zumbro Falls — a 0% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hampton has cheaper rent, Zumbro Falls actually has lower median home values ($246,400 vs $305,700).

Median household income in Hampton is $106,111 compared to $91,458 in Zumbro Falls (+16%). While Hampton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hampton spend roughly 10.7% of their income on rent, less than the 12.5% in Zumbro Falls.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (46.9°F vs 44.8°F). Zumbro Falls receives more rainfall at 34.7" per year compared to 31.6" in Hampton.