Zip 56540 (Fertile, MN) Cost of Living


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Fertile cost of living score
82.8
Less expensive
17.2% lower
than the US average
14.8% lower
than the Minnesota average
Fertile (zip 56540), Minnesota gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 82.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 17.2% lower than the U.S. average and 14.8% higher than the average for Minnesota.

Zip 56540 (Fertile, MN)

Housing costs in Fertile?
A typical home costs $197,500, which is 41.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 36.2% less expensive than the average Minnesota home, at $309,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Fertile costs $840 per month, which is 32.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,240 and 6.0% cheaper than the state average of $890.

Can I afford Fertile?
To live comfortably in Fertile (zip 56540), Minnesota, a minimum annual income of $37,800 for a family, and $26,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Fertile?
The cost of living in 56540 Fertile, MN is generally quite affordable. Housing prices are relatively low compared to the national average, with a median price of around $142,000 for a three-bedroom home. Utilities are also quite reasonable, with monthly electric bills averaging around $90 per month and water bills at approximately $50 per month. Groceries tend to be slightly more expensive than in other parts of Minnesota due to the rural location; however, overall costs remain relatively low compared to the rest of the state. Property taxes in Fertile are slightly higher than the national average but remain below what one would find in many other areas across Minnesota.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesFertileMinnesotaUnited States
  82.897.2100.0
  95.497.2100
  80.978.3100.0
  60.2102.9100.0
  $197,500$309,500$338,100
  91.1%95.7%100.0%
  83.796.4100.0
  81.4117.4100.0

   100=National Average

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