Cost of Living in Hamburg, IA

With a cost of living index of 62, Hamburg, IA is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 38% cheaper than the national average and 9% below the Iowa state average of 71. Hamburg is a small community of 1,034 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Hamburg's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $717 (46% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $107,300 (65% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 1.9x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Hamburg is $57,727, which is 23% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 15% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Hamburg. The area sees an average annual temperature of 53.1°F, with summers averaging 75°F and winters around 29°F. Annual rainfall totals 34.7 inches spread over roughly 95 days. Cold winters mean higher heating bills, an important cost-of-living consideration.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.