Center, MN Cost of Living


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

Center, MN

Housing costs in Center?
A typical home costs $384,200, which is 13.6% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 24.1% more expensive than the average Minnesota home, at $309,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Center 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 Center?
To live comfortably in Center, Minnesota, a minimum annual income of $73,440 for a family, and $30,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Center?
The cost of living in Center, MN is relatively affordable compared to other parts of the country. The median home price is around $150,000, with most homes costing between $100,000 and $200,000. The median household income is around $50,000. Utilities are generally affordable as well, with an average electric bill of just over $80 per month and natural gas prices varying depending on usage. Grocery costs are also reasonable, though prices can vary based on location. Overall, the cost of living in Center is quite moderate and should be within reach for most budgets.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesCenterMinnesotaUnited States
  86.997.2100.0
  99.397.2100
  76.878.3100.0
  94.6102.9100.0
  $384,200$309,500$338,100
  89.6%95.7%100.0%
  85.396.4100.0
  90.2117.4100.0

   100=National Average

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