Lester Prairie, MN Cost of Living


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Lester Prairie cost of living score
84.3
Less expensive
15.7% lower
than the US average
13.3% lower
than the Minnesota average
Lester Prairie, Minnesota gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 84.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 15.7% lower than the U.S. average and 13.3% higher than the average for Minnesota.

Lester Prairie, MN

Housing costs in Lester Prairie?
A typical home costs $288,600, which is 14.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 6.8% less expensive than the average Minnesota home, at $309,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Lester Prairie costs $840 per month, which is 41.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 47.6% cheaper than the state average of $1,240.

Can I afford Lester Prairie?
To live comfortably in Lester Prairie, Minnesota, a minimum annual income of $55,440 for a family, and $25,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Lester Prairie?
The cost of living in Lester Prairie, MN is relatively low compared to many other parts of the United States. According to BestPlaces, the cost of living index in Lester Prairie is 72.69 (100 being the national average). This means that rent prices are very affordable, with an average one bedroom apartment costing around $700 a month. Basic grocery items like bread, milk and eggs are also priced lower than the national average. Additionally, services such as haircuts and car repairs tend to be more inexpensive than in other areas of the country. In general, residents can expect to pay less for goods and services while living in Lester Prairie.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesLester PrairieMinnesotaUnited States
  84.397.2100.0
  97.697.2100
  82.178.3100.0
  80.0102.9100.0
  $288,600$309,500$338,100
  99.0%95.7%100.0%
  82.496.4100.0
  103.0117.4100.0

   100=National Average

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