| Index | East Gull Lake | Minnesota | National |
| Cost of living | 122 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Health care | 99 | 100 | 100 |
| Housing | 172 | 100 | 100 |
| Transportation | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Utilities | 106 | 104 | 100 |
| Lifestyle & Entertainment | 101 | 100 | 100 |
| Household Items | 102 | 100 | 100 |
| Education & Childcare | 99 | 99 | 100 |

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| Median Income | Per Year | Per Month | Max Budget (28% DTI) | Max Budget (36% DTI) |
| Owners | $150,719 | $12,560 | $3,517 | $4,522 |
| Renters | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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. |
| Riverton, MN | 211 | 89 | 11.0% |
| Motley, MN | 585 | 90 | 9.8% |
| Brainerd, MN | 13,746 | 92 | 8.3% |
| Pillager, MN | 392 | 93 | 7.5% |
| Merrifield, MN | 42 | 94 | 6.3% |
| East Gull Lake, MN | 932 | 122 | 22.1% |
| City | Population | Cost of Living Index | National Avg. |
| South Wallins, KY | 932 | 78 | 22.5% |
| Cankton, LA | 932 | 83 | 17.3% |
| Crocker, MO | 932 | 83 | 16.7% |
| Wells, TX | 932 | 81 | 19.3% |
| Rocky Harbour, NL | 932 | n/a | |
| East Gull Lake, MN | 932 | 122 | 22.1% |