Bemidji, MN Cost of Living


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Bemidji cost of living score
78.7
Less expensive
21.3% lower
than the US average
19.0% lower
than the Minnesota average
Bemidji, Minnesota gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 78.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 21.3% lower than the U.S. average and 19.0% higher than the average for Minnesota.

Bemidji, MN

Housing costs in Bemidji?
A typical home costs $180,500, which is 46.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 41.7% less expensive than the average Minnesota home, at $309,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Bemidji costs $990 per month, which is 30.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 25.3% cheaper than the state average of $1,240.

Can I afford Bemidji?
To live comfortably in Bemidji, Minnesota, a minimum annual income of $34,560 for a family, and $30,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Bemidji?
The cost of living in Bemidji, MN is quite affordable. According to BestPlaces, the cost of living index in Bemidji is 89.61, which is 11% lower than the U.S. average. Housing costs are especially low compared to other parts of the country - rent for a one-bedroom apartment averages around $650 per month and monthly utilities for basic services such as water and electricity will run between $110-$150 depending on usage. Additionally, food prices are also very reasonable in Bemidji. Grocery store prices for staples like milk, eggs, and bread hover just above national averages, while restaurants offer moderate options that won't break your budget either. All of these factors make Bemidji an attractive option for those looking to live on a budget without sacrificing quality or convenience.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBemidjiMinnesotaUnited States
  78.797.2100.0
  97.597.2100
  76.078.3100.0
  54.7102.9100.0
  $180,500$309,500$338,100
  89.2%95.7%100.0%
  62.996.4100.0
  98.0117.4100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 3 years ago

Cons. Winter is long, very cold. Not a lot to do (unless you are very into the outdoors) Health care is TERRIBLE. Decent job opportunities are very low. Not the safest  More

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Bemidji, Minn., is home to Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox, USA curling teams and more art and theater than you'd think possible in a city of 13,000-plus. Downtown  More

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Over 16 years ago

Winters here can be very cold and you can generally look for a good amount of snow for winter  More

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