Rent, home prices, and cost of living in Minnesota
Across the 151 Minnesota cities with committed home, rent, and income data, the population-weighted cost index is 111, 11% above the U.S. baseline of 100. In that sample, the median city home value is $361,569, the median city monthly rent is $1,645, and the median city household income is $89,891.
Cross-city statistics over the 151 Minnesota cities with committed home, rent, and income data; not a statewide household median. Home value and rent: Zillow ZHVI/ZORI Aug 2026 where matched, HUD FY2027 2-bedroom FMR where no ZORI match, otherwise Census ACS 2024 place estimates. Household income: Census ACS 2024 place estimates. Cost index: population-weighted across the sample from those housing inputs plus BEA 2024 regional price parities.
Major cities in Minnesota
Tax context: top income-tax rate 9.85%, estimated combined sales tax 8.14%, property-tax proxy 1.00%. Use the dedicated tax tool for an income scenario.
All 152 Minnesota cities
Every committed place in Minnesota, grouped by population. Each entry links straight to its cost-of-living page, and the list is rendered on the server so it is visible without JavaScript.
Cities of 100,000 or more 3 cities
Cities of 25,000 to 99,999 40 cities
- Bloomington, MN
- Duluth, MN
- Brooklyn Park, MN
- Plymouth, MN
- Woodbury, MN
- Lakeville, MN
- Blaine, MN
- Maple Grove, MN
- St. Cloud, MN
- Eagan, MN
- Burnsville, MN
- Coon Rapids, MN
- Eden Prairie, MN
- Apple Valley, MN
- Edina, MN
- Minnetonka, MN
- St. Louis Park, MN
- Shakopee, MN
- Mankato, MN
- Moorhead, MN
- Cottage Grove, MN
- Maplewood, MN
- Richfield, MN
- Inver Grove Heights, MN
- Roseville, MN
- Andover, MN
- Savage, MN
- Brooklyn Center, MN
- Fridley, MN
- Chaska, MN
- Oakdale, MN
- Ramsey, MN
- Prior Lake, MN
- Rosemount, MN
- Elk River, MN
- Shoreview, MN
- Owatonna, MN
- Austin, MN
- Winona, MN
- Chanhassen, MN
Cities of 10,000 to 24,999 59 cities
- Faribault, MN
- White Bear Lake, MN
- Farmington, MN
- Champlin, MN
- New Brighton, MN
- Crystal, MN
- Otsego, MN
- Columbia Heights, MN
- Hastings, MN
- Lino Lakes, MN
- Golden Valley, MN
- West St. Paul, MN
- Willmar, MN
- New Hope, MN
- Northfield, MN
- Forest Lake, MN
- South St. Paul, MN
- St. Michael, MN
- Sartell, MN
- Stillwater, MN
- Hopkins, MN
- Albert Lea, MN
- Anoka, MN
- Red Wing, MN
- Ham Lake, MN
- Buffalo, MN
- Hugo, MN
- Hibbing, MN
- Bemidji, MN
- Monticello, MN
- Alexandria, MN
- Hutchinson, MN
- Brainerd, MN
- Robbinsdale, MN
- North Mankato, MN
- Fergus Falls, MN
- New Ulm, MN
- Marshall, MN
- Sauk Rapids, MN
- Worthington, MN
- Rogers, MN
- Waconia, MN
- Lake Elmo, MN
- Mounds View, MN
- Vadnais Heights, MN
- North St. Paul, MN
- Cloquet, MN
- Big Lake, MN
- St. Peter, MN
- East Bethel, MN
- Mendota Heights, MN
- North Branch, MN
- Victoria, MN
- Grand Rapids, MN
- Little Canada, MN
- Cambridge, MN
- Fairmont, MN
- Hermantown, MN
- Detroit Lakes, MN
Places under 10,000 50 cities
- St. Anthony city (Hennepin and Ramsey Counties), MN
- Arden Hills, MN
- Waseca, MN
- Oak Grove, MN
- Little Falls, MN
- Mound, MN
- Dayton, MN
- East Grand Forks, MN
- Baxter, MN
- Thief River Falls, MN
- Minnetrista, MN
- Waite Park, MN
- St. Francis, MN
- Virginia, MN
- New Prague, MN
- Albertville, MN
- Orono, MN
- Mahtomedi, MN
- Wyoming, MN
- Shorewood, MN
- Belle Plaine, MN
- Crookston, MN
- Corcoran, MN
- Isanti, MN
- Kasson, MN
- Spring Lake Park, MN
- St. Joseph, MN
- Medina, MN
- Delano, MN
- Stewartville, MN
- Jordan, MN
- Byron, MN
- Litchfield, MN
- Zimmerman, MN
- Carver, MN
- Chisago City, MN
- Glencoe, MN
- International Falls, MN
- Credit River, MN
- St. Paul Park, MN
- Montevideo, MN
- Princeton, MN
- La Crescent, MN
- North Oaks, MN
- Morris, MN
- Falcon Heights, MN
- Redwood Falls, MN
- Becker, MN
- Lake City, MN
- Elko New Market, MN
Data boundary: city housing and income use committed Zillow, HUD FMR, and Census inputs; non-housing costs use BEA regional proxies; mortgage estimates use the committed FRED benchmark. HUD FMRs are 2-bedroom 40th-percentile gross-rent program benchmarks, not market medians. Tax values are state context, not an individual filing or parcel bill. The state-level effective owner-occupied property-tax proxy is from the Tax Foundation 2026 edition, based on 2024 ACS.
Frequently asked questions about Minnesota
Minnesota housing questions
What is the most affordable city to live in Minnesota?+
Among the cities we track, Virginia stands out as the most affordable option in Minnesota. The median home value there is $131,095, and monthly rent typically runs around $1,054. The local median household income is $51,720, which tends to go further here than in much of the state.
What is the most expensive city in Minnesota?+
Orono is currently the priciest market in MN. Homes there are valued at a median of $1,154,275, and renters can expect to pay around $1,734/month. Incomes are higher too — the median household earns $173,527 — but whether that fully offsets the cost premium depends on your lifestyle.
How are taxes in Minnesota?+
Minnesota uses a progressive model; 9.85% is top marginal-rate context. The state-level effective owner-occupied property-tax proxy is 1% and is not an individual bill. State plus average local sales-tax context is 8.14%.
How much does housing vary across Minnesota?+
There's a huge range. In Virginia, the median home costs around $131,095. In Orono, that number jumps to $1,154,275 — roughly 8x more. Rents follow a similar pattern: approximately $1,054/month vs. $1,734/month. Where you choose to settle within MN can make a dramatic difference in your monthly budget.
Is Minnesota a good state to move to?+
It depends on your priorities and budget. Minnesota has a wide range of living costs depending on the city. Typical home values range from around $131,095 in lower-cost tracked places to $1,154,275 in higher-cost tracked places. Use the city comparison tool to compare housing, rent, state-level tax proxies, and everyday cost pressure across locations in MN.