St. Cloud Metro Area, MN Cost of Living


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St. Cloud cost of living score
89.6
Less expensive
10.4% lower
than the US average
7.8% lower
than the Minnesota average
St. Cloud Minnes Metro Area, Minnesota gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 89.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 10.4% lower than the U.S. average and 7.8% higher than the average for Minnesota.

St. Cloud Metro Area, MN

Housing costs in St. Cloud?
A typical home costs $259,400, which is 23.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 16.2% less expensive than the average Minnesota home, at $309,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in St. Cloud costs $970 per month, which is 32.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 27.8% cheaper than the state average of $1,240.

Can I afford St. Cloud?
To live comfortably in St. Cloud Minnes Metro Area, Minnesota, a minimum annual income of $49,680 for a family, and $31,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about St. Cloud?
The cost of living in the St. Cloud, MN Metro Area is about 89.6, which is slightly lower than the national average of 100. This means that it is cheaper to live in this area, compared to many other places in the country. Furthermore, although the median house value in this area is at $259,400, it is significantly lower than the US average of $338,100. This makes home ownership much more accessible and affordable for many people who want to live in this area.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSt. CloudMinnesotaUnited States
  89.697.2100.0
  97.497.2100
  75.578.3100.0
  84.8102.9100.0
  $259,400$309,500$338,100
  96.0%95.7%100.0%
  87.196.4100.0
  111.5117.4100.0

   100=National Average

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