Sturgeon Lake, MN vs Zumbro Falls, MN

Sturgeon Lake is moderately more affordable than Zumbro Falls, with a 5% lower cost of living index. Sturgeon Lake scores 78 compared to 82 for Zumbro Falls, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Zumbro Falls can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Sturgeon Lake is $1,038/month compared to $954/month in Zumbro Falls — a 9% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Zumbro Falls has cheaper rent, Sturgeon Lake actually has lower median home values ($190,600 vs $246,400).

Median household income in Sturgeon Lake is $77,500 compared to $91,458 in Zumbro Falls (-15.3%). While Zumbro Falls is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Sturgeon Lake spend roughly 16.1% of their income on rent, more than the 12.5% in Zumbro Falls.

Climate-wise, Zumbro Falls is notably warmer with an average of 44.8°F compared to 41.4°F in Sturgeon Lake. Zumbro Falls receives more rainfall at 34.7" per year compared to 33.3" in Sturgeon Lake.