Baxter, MN Cost of Living


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Baxter cost of living score
86.9
Less expensive
13.1% lower
than the US average
10.6% lower
than the Minnesota average
Baxter, Minnesota gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 86.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 13.1% lower than the U.S. average and 10.6% higher than the average for Minnesota.

Baxter, MN

Housing costs in Baxter?
A typical home costs $303,300, which is 10.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 2.0% less expensive than the average Minnesota home, at $309,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Baxter costs $980 per month, which is 31.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 26.5% cheaper than the state average of $1,240.

Can I afford Baxter?
To live comfortably in Baxter, Minnesota, a minimum annual income of $57,960 for a family, and $29,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Baxter?
The cost of living in Baxter, MN is relatively low compared to the national average. The median home value in Baxter is around $228,000 and rent for a one-bedroom apartment is typically around $740 per month. Prices for groceries and utilities are also lower than the national average. Furthermore, the unemployment rate in Baxter is much lower than the national average, meaning that there are plenty of job opportunities available for people who choose to move here.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBaxterMinnesotaUnited States
  86.997.2100.0
  99.297.2100
  76.878.3100.0
  92.6102.9100.0
  $303,300$309,500$338,100
  90.2%95.7%100.0%
  67.896.4100.0
  89.8117.4100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Baxter is a good place to live. It is a regional center for retail activity, with lots to do, and more than 400 lakes within 30 minutes from the city limits. There are a  More

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A community that loves it's place on the earth, Baxter is a place where people looking for a wholesome life gravitate to. That is why our growth has become so amazing.   More

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If you like four seasons, it is quite nice here. It is not as cold as it used to be in the Winter. Winter's are somewhat long, but tolerable and Minnesotan's love the  More

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