Duluth Metro Area, MN Economy


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Duluth, MN Metro Area is a great place to live with reasonably priced rent and cost of living. A two-bedroom apartment in Duluth averages $1,080 which is lower than the US average of $1,430. Grocery costs are also low in Duluth with an index of 96 compared to 100 in the US. This makes Duluth a popular destination for homebuyers and renters alike. The area has plenty to offer visitors and residents alike including local companies such as Cirrus Aircraft, Allete, and Minnesota Power as well as attractions like Canal Park, Glensheen Mansion, and Lake Superior Zoo.

Duluth Metro Area has an unemployment rate of 5.0%. The US average is 6.0%.

Duluth Metro Area has seen the job market decrease by -4.2% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 30.0%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Duluth Metro Area
- The Sales Tax Rate for Duluth Metro Area is 7.5%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Duluth Metro Area is 7.1%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Duluth Metro Area
- The average income of a Duluth Metro Area resident is $34,250 a year. The US average is $37,638 a year.
- The Median household income of a Duluth Metro Area resident is $62,184 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

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