Fergus Falls, MN Cost of Living


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Fergus Falls cost of living score
87.8
Less expensive
12.2% lower
than the US average
9.7% lower
than the Minnesota average
Fergus Falls, Minnesota gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 87.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 12.2% lower than the U.S. average and 9.7% higher than the average for Minnesota.

Fergus Falls, MN

Housing costs in Fergus Falls?
A typical home costs $171,300, which is 49.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 44.7% less expensive than the average Minnesota home, at $309,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Fergus Falls costs $850 per month, which is 40.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 45.9% cheaper than the state average of $1,240.

Can I afford Fergus Falls?
To live comfortably in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, a minimum annual income of $32,760 for a family, and $25,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Fergus Falls?
Fergus Falls, MN is well known for its affordability and low cost of living. According to Sperling’s Best Places, the cost of living index for Fergus Falls is 75.7%, which is significantly lower than the U.S. national average of 100%. This means that things like housing costs, groceries, utilities, health care, transportation, and other goods and services are generally more affordable in Fergus Falls than in most other areas of the country. In addition, there are many budget-friendly restaurants and entertainment options available to residents. All this makes Fergus Falls a great place for people who want to enjoy a comfortable lifestyle while saving money on expenses.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesFergus FallsMinnesotaUnited States
  87.897.2100.0
  9697.2100
  81.078.3100.0
  51.5102.9100.0
  $171,300$309,500$338,100
  92.9%95.7%100.0%
  59.896.4100.0
  98.5117.4100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Will · 
Over 3 years ago

Fergus falls is a beautiful, beautiful area and has some of the kindest folk you'll ever meet. It is very relaxed as well, which can be a blessing and a curse depending  More

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We moved to Fergus Falls August 2019. The community is your average community. Nice folks, good neighborhoods. But. The water quality is sub-par. And the city fails to  More

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Over 13 years ago

It is really no big deal, however, I am just going to throw this out there: I am Lord PopSKULL of The Trans-Discordian Sect of TOOtwo BonK. We Worship/Constantly  More

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