Starbuck, MN vs Underwood, MN

Starbuck is moderately more affordable than Underwood, with a 6.2% lower cost of living index. Starbuck scores 73 compared to 78 for Underwood, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Underwood can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Starbuck is $858/month compared to $1,016/month in Underwood — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Starbuck is more affordable at $168,100 median vs $168,800.

Median household income in Starbuck is $60,217 compared to $73,750 in Underwood (-18.3%). While Underwood is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Starbuck spend roughly 17.1% of their income on rent, more than the 16.5% in Underwood.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (42.5°F vs 42.5°F). Underwood receives more rainfall at 24.1" per year compared to 24.1" in Starbuck.