Zip 55785 (Swatara, MN) Cost of Living


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United States / Minnesota / Brainerd Metro Area / Cass County / No City / Swatara (zip 55785)

Swatara cost of living score
83.2
Less expensive
16.8% lower
than the US average
14.4% lower
than the Minnesota average
Swatara (zip 55785), Minnesota gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 83.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 16.8% lower than the U.S. average and 14.4% higher than the average for Minnesota.

Zip 55785 (Swatara, MN)

Housing costs in Swatara?
A typical home costs $163,900, which is 51.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 47.0% less expensive than the average Minnesota home, at $309,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Swatara costs $860 per month, which is 39.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 44.2% cheaper than the state average of $1,240.

Can I afford Swatara?
To live comfortably in Swatara (zip 55785), Minnesota, a minimum annual income of $31,320 for a family, and $30,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Swatara?
The cost of living in 55785 Swatara, MN is relatively low compared to the national average. Housing costs in particular are quite affordable, with a median home price of just under $150,000 and median rent at just over $600 per month. The cost of groceries and other basic necessities falls slightly below the national average, while the overall cost of utilities is about the same as the national average. Overall, 55785 Swatara, MN offers an attractive combination of lower-than-average prices and quality services that make it an appealing choice for those looking for a place to live.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSwataraMinnesotaUnited States
  83.297.2100.0
  95.997.2100
  78.978.3100.0
  51.9102.9100.0
  $163,900$309,500$338,100
  91.2%95.7%100.0%
  78.296.4100.0
  82.9117.4100.0

   100=National Average

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