Madison, MN vs Sturgeon Lake, MN

Madison is moderately more affordable than Sturgeon Lake, with a 9.7% lower cost of living index. Madison scores 70 compared to 78 for Sturgeon Lake, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sturgeon Lake can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Madison is $920/month compared to $1,038/month in Sturgeon Lake — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Madison is more affordable at $104,600 median vs $190,600.

Median household income in Madison is $56,435 compared to $77,500 in Sturgeon Lake (-27.2%). While Sturgeon Lake is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Madison spend roughly 19.6% of their income on rent, more than the 16.1% in Sturgeon Lake.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (43°F vs 41.4°F). Sturgeon Lake receives more rainfall at 33.3" per year compared to 22.7" in Madison.