Nelson, MN Cost of Living


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Nelson cost of living score
86.7
Less expensive
13.3% lower
than the US average
10.8% lower
than the Minnesota average
Nelson, Minnesota gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 86.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 13.3% lower than the U.S. average and 10.8% higher than the average for Minnesota.

Nelson, MN

Housing costs in Nelson?
A typical home costs $226,700, which is 32.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 26.8% less expensive than the average Minnesota home, at $309,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Nelson costs $880 per month, which is 38.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 40.9% cheaper than the state average of $1,240.

Can I afford Nelson?
To live comfortably in Nelson, Minnesota, a minimum annual income of $43,560 for a family, and $28,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Nelson?
Nelson, MN is an affordable place to live due to its low cost of living. The cost of housing is much lower than the national average and utilities are also considered inexpensive. Food costs are reasonable as well. Overall, Nelson is a great choice for those looking for an affordable place to live. There are plenty of recreational activities available in the area and there are plenty of job opportunities as well.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesNelsonMinnesotaUnited States
  86.797.2100.0
  98.297.2100
  83.078.3100.0
  72.4102.9100.0
  $226,700$309,500$338,100
  93.1%95.7%100.0%
  66.596.4100.0
  96.9117.4100.0

   100=National Average

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