Red Wing, MN Cost of Living


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Red Wing cost of living score
90.4
Less expensive
9.6% lower
than the US average
7.0% lower
than the Minnesota average
Red Wing, Minnesota gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 90.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 9.6% lower than the U.S. average and 7.0% higher than the average for Minnesota.

Red Wing, MN

Housing costs in Red Wing?
A typical home costs $251,400, which is 25.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 18.8% less expensive than the average Minnesota home, at $309,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Red Wing costs $940 per month, which is 34.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 31.9% cheaper than the state average of $1,240.

Can I afford Red Wing?
To live comfortably in Red Wing, Minnesota, a minimum annual income of $48,240 for a family, and $32,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Red Wing?
The cost of living in Red Wing, MN is reasonable and comparable to other cities of its size. The median income for the area is slightly lower than the national average, but it more than makes up for this with its affordable housing and low taxes. The overall cost of housing is fairly low with the median home price being around $150,000. Likewise, utility costs remain relatively low compared to other areas in Minnesota. All-in-all, Red Wing provides a comfortable lifestyle at an affordable rate.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesRed WingMinnesotaUnited States
  90.497.2100.0
  98.197.2100
  89.778.3100.0
  82.3102.9100.0
  $251,400$309,500$338,100
  98.1%95.7%100.0%
  71.096.4100.0
  98.9117.4100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Red Wing is a small town located equidistant between the Twin Cities and Rochester and is situated on the Mississippi river. Much of the big city culture of Minneapolis  More

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Over 11 years ago

Red Wing is a pretty town along the river. It does have some things outsiders need to be aware of if you take the plunge. The town is OLD, as in the citizens. If  More

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Over 16 years ago

It's a very nice town on the Missippi but too cold in winter---hot & humid in summer but a great spring & fall. If you like the changing seasons, it's ideal.  More

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