Platte Lake, MN Cost of Living


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Platte Lake cost of living score
86.9
Less expensive
13.1% lower
than the US average
10.6% lower
than the Minnesota average
Platte Lake, 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.

Platte Lake, MN

Housing costs in Platte Lake?
A typical home costs $273,500, which is 19.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 11.6% less expensive than the average Minnesota home, at $309,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Platte Lake costs $940 per month, which is 34.3% more than the national average of $1,430 and 31.9% more than the state average of $1,240.

Can I afford Platte Lake?
To live comfortably in Platte Lake, Minnesota, a minimum annual income of $52,560 for a family, and $28,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Platte Lake?
The cost of living in Platte Lake, MN is overall quite affordable. Renting a one bedroom apartment typically averages around $650 per month while the median home value is about $152,500. Groceries and other household expenses are also relatively low compared to other cities in the area. The sales tax rate is at 6.875% which is lower than the national average, and utilities are affordable as well. On average, you can expect to pay about $100 per month for electricity and natural gas. Overall, Platte Lake provides an affordable housing market with reasonable pricing options for most budgets.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPlatte LakeMinnesotaUnited States
  86.997.2100.0
  97.397.2100
  76.878.3100.0
  67.6102.9100.0
  $273,500$309,500$338,100
  90.4%95.7%100.0%
  99.196.4100.0
  89.9117.4100.0

   100=National Average

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