Prior Lake, MN Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Prior Lake, Minnesota?
$7,770 / month
for a family, 43.9% more expensive than the national average A total of $93,240 for the year for a family.
$3,933 / month
for a single person, 17.5% less expensive than the national average A total of $47,200 for the year for a single person.

Prior Lake cost of living score
109.7
More expensive
9.7% higher
than the US average
12.9% higher
than the Minnesota average
Prior Lake, Minnesota gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 109.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 9.7% higher than the U.S. average and 12.9% higher than the average for Minnesota.

Prior Lake, MN

Housing costs in Prior Lake?
A typical home costs $486,900, which is 44.0% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 57.3% more expensive than the average Minnesota home, at $309,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Prior Lake costs $1,450 per month, which is 1.4% more than the national average of $1,430 and 14.5% more than the state average of $1,240.

Can I afford Prior Lake?
To live comfortably in Prior Lake, Minnesota, a minimum annual income of $93,240 for a family, and $47,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Prior Lake?
The cost of living in Prior Lake, MN is slightly higher than the national average, but it is still relatively affordable. Housing costs are a bit higher than the national median, with prices ranging from about $190,000 for a starter home to over $1 million for some of the more luxurious properties. The cost of utilities and transportation are also slightly higher than average, but they remain quite reasonable overall. Taxes are also in line with the national average, making Prior Lake an attractive option for those looking to live in the area without breaking the bank.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
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    Unlock$309,500$338,100
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   100=National Average

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Over 13 years ago

Prior Lake is an amazing place to raise a family and to live. The city puts a lot of money into community events that are almost always free or of low cost. From the  More

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Over 15 years ago

A beautiful, quiet, friendly community built around a lovely good sized lake. Prior Lake is only a short drive away from many fun and exciting cultural, sporting,  More

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We actually live in Credit River Township, but our mailing address is Prior Lake. Our real estate taxes help pay for the schools in Prior Lake, but, in Credit River  More

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