Alden, MN Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Alden, Minnesota?
$1,890 / month
for a family, 65.0% less expensive than the national average A total of $22,680 for the year for a family.
$2,200 / month
for a single person, 53.8% less expensive than the national average A total of $26,400 for the year for a single person.

Alden cost of living score
74.2
Less expensive
25.8% lower
than the US average
23.7% lower
than the Minnesota average
Alden, Minnesota gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 74.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 25.8% lower than the U.S. average and 23.7% higher than the average for Minnesota.

Alden, MN

Housing costs in Alden?
A typical home costs $119,100, which is 64.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 61.5% less expensive than the average Minnesota home, at $309,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Alden costs $870 per month, which is 39.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 42.5% cheaper than the state average of $1,240.

Can I afford Alden?
To live comfortably in Alden, Minnesota, a minimum annual income of $22,680 for a family, and $26,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Alden?
The cost of living in Alden, MN is reasonably low compared to the national average. According to Sperling's Best Places, the overall cost of living index for Alden is 79.5, which is 21.5 points lower than the US average of 101. It also has one of the lowest housing costs compared to other small cities in Minnesota with a median home value of $90,964 and an average rent of just $580 per month. All in all, Alden is an affordable place to live for those looking for a small town atmosphere at a reasonable cost.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesAldenMinnesotaUnited States
    Unlock97.2100.0
  95.6  Unlock100.0
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  48.8  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$309,500$338,100
  97.7  Unlock100.0
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  93.4  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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