Lake City, MN Cost of Living


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Lake City cost of living score
89.4
Less expensive
10.6% lower
than the US average
8.0% lower
than the Minnesota average
Lake City, Minnesota gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 89.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 10.6% lower than the U.S. average and 8.0% higher than the average for Minnesota.

Lake City, MN

Housing costs in Lake City?
A typical home costs $283,500, which is 16.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 8.4% less expensive than the average Minnesota home, at $309,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Lake City costs $1,000 per month, which is 30.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 24.0% cheaper than the state average of $1,240.

Can I afford Lake City?
To live comfortably in Lake City, Minnesota, a minimum annual income of $54,360 for a family, and $35,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Lake City?
Lake City, MN is a great place to live if you're looking for an affordable cost of living. The cost of housing in Lake City is significantly lower than the national average and most goods and services are reasonably priced as well. Groceries, utilities, transportation costs, and medical care are all quite affordable in this area. In addition, the overall taxes paid in Lake City are slightly lower than the national average. All these factors combined make Lake City a great place to live on a tight budget without sacrificing quality of life.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesLake CityMinnesotaUnited States
  89.497.2100.0
  99.297.2100
  88.478.3100.0
  82.6102.9100.0
  $283,500$309,500$338,100
  98.9%95.7%100.0%
  78.296.4100.0
  103.0117.4100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Lake City MN is a beautiful area on the Mississippi river surrounded by bluffs. If you like the small town atmosphere, this is the place to live. The eagles can be seen  More

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