| Index | Bricelyn | Minnesota | National |
| Cost of living | 79 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Health care | 101 | 100 | 100 |
| Housing | 30 | 100 | 100 |
| Transportation | 97 | 100 | 100 |
| Utilities | 106 | 104 | 100 |
| Lifestyle & Entertainment | 99 | 100 | 100 |
| Household Items | 97 | 100 | 100 |
| Education & Childcare | 104 | 99 | 100 |

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| Median Income | Per Year | Per Month | Max Budget (28% DTI) | Max Budget (36% DTI) |
| Owners | $61,723 | $5,144 | $1,440 | $1,852 |
| Renters | $35,340 | $2,945 | $825 | $1,060 |
| State | General Sales Tax | With Max Surtax |
| Minnesota | 6.875% | 7.875% |
| State | Income Tax (Low) | Income Tax (High) |
| Minnesota | 5.35% | 9.85% |
| City | Population | Cost of Living Index | National Avg. |
| Scarville, IA | 54 | 77 | 23.2% |
| Walters, MN | 66 | 77 | 23.0% |
| Lakota, IA | 414 | 79 | 21.5% |
| Rake, IA | 157 | 80 | 19.7% |
| Elmore, MN | 393 | 81 | 18.8% |
| Bricelyn, MN | 301 | 79 | 20.8% |
| City | Population | Cost of Living Index | National Avg. |
| San Miguel, AZ | 301 | 102 | 2.2% |
| Clear Creek, CA | 301 | 112 | 12.5% |
| Iron Horse, CA | 301 | 109 | 8.6% |
| Tall Timber, CO | 301 | 221 | 121.3% |
| Holland, IA | 301 | 81 | 19.4% |
| Bricelyn, MN | 301 | 79 | 20.8% |