Duluth, MN Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Duluth, Minnesota?
$3,870 / month
for a family, 28.3% less expensive than the national average A total of $46,440 for the year for a family.
$3,133 / month
for a single person, 34.3% less expensive than the national average A total of $37,600 for the year for a single person.

Duluth cost of living score
84.7
Less expensive
15.3% lower
than the US average
12.9% lower
than the Minnesota average
Duluth, Minnesota gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 84.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 15.3% lower than the U.S. average and 12.9% higher than the average for Minnesota.

Duluth, MN

Housing costs in Duluth?
A typical home costs $243,200, which is 28.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 21.4% less expensive than the average Minnesota home, at $309,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Duluth costs $1,220 per month, which is 14.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and close to the state average of $1,240.

Can I afford Duluth?
To live comfortably in Duluth, Minnesota, a minimum annual income of $46,440 for a family, and $37,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Duluth?
Duluth gives you with a rare chance at great value for inexpensive living found somewhere close by Minnesota's St Louis County boasting median property values standing firm around the mid-$200s and rent typically lands close by between $1 - 1.2 thousand depending upon desired amenities - greatly lower compared to coastal places like Virginia or Hibbing located much deeper down northwestward. Groceries equally hover just below US averages thanks largely to local taxes & regulations while sales tax totals out constant at no less than 6%.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesDuluthMinnesotaUnited States
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    Unlock$309,500$338,100
  85.4  Unlock100.0
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  102.4  Unlock100.0

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My husband and I just visited Duluth for our anniversary. We stayed in Canal Park and found the area fun and convenient for travelers. Lots of quaint shops and  More

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Over 4 years ago

It is the worse weather in the U.S. as far as small cities that large. The houses are fare below par. they are old shingle 1920s vintage generally and not normally well  More

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I moved to Duluth fifteen years ago today from Arizona with my (at that time) 3 children, who were 1, 4 and 8. My daughter was born here 2 years later. I have never once  More

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