Cost of Living in Dilworth, MN

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3%
Overall NAT. AVG.
2%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
9%
Housing NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index Dilworth Minnesota National
Cost of living103100100
Groceries102100100
Health care98100100
Housing109100100
Transportation101100100
Utilities103104100
Lifestyle & Entertainment100100100
Household Items102100100
Education & Childcare9899100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Dilworth is 3% higher than the Minnesota average
  • The cost of living in Dilworth is 3% higher than the national average
  • Dilworth housing is 9% higher than the national average
  • Minnesota general sales tax is 35% higher than the national average
  • Minnesota state income tax is 106% higher than the national average

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      Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

      Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
      Owners$137,109$11,426$3,199$4,114
      Renters$50,170$4,181$1,171$1,505
      The affordability of the housing market in Dilworth, MN as well as the overall cost of living can be predicted by what percent of the monthly income is spent on housing related costs. This is konwn as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). The overall rule of thumb is that no more than 28% of your gross income should be spent on the overall costs related to housing and no more than 36% of gross income on all expenses and debts. Among Dilworth homeowners, the median income is $137,109. This indicates that a monthly maximum of $3,199 should be spent by homeowners on all housing related costs. Renters have a median income of $50,170. This indicates that renters would have a maximum of $1,171 for their rent related monthly costs.

      Minnesota Sales Tax

      State General Sales Tax With Max Surtax
      Minnesota 6.875% 7.875%

      Minnesota Income Tax

      State Income Tax (Low) Income Tax (High)
      Minnesota 5.35% 9.85%

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      Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
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