Cost of Living in Eveleth, MN

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14%
Overall NAT. AVG.
0%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
50%
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 Eveleth Minnesota National
Cost of living86100100
Groceries100100100
Health care99100100
Housing50100100
Transportation104100100
Utilities107104100
Lifestyle & Entertainment97100100
Household Items100100100
Education & Childcare9899100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Eveleth is 15% lower than the Minnesota average
  • The cost of living in Eveleth is 14% lower than the national average
  • Eveleth housing is 50% lower 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$87,208$7,267$2,035$2,617
      Renters$43,571$3,631$1,017$1,307
      To approximate the cost of living and the housing affordability in Eveleth, MN, we can look at the percentage of income that is available to be spent on monthly housing, otherwise known as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). To stay on the safe side, a consumer should not spend more than 28% of his or her gross income on housing-related expenses and costs and not more than 36% of income on all expenses and debts. Homeowners in Eveleth have a median income of $87,208. Therefore, the amount that a consumer should spend on housing costs should be no more than $2,035 per month to avoid calamity and poverty. The renters in the city have an income of about $43,571, which would make their monthly maximum allowable rental costs $1,017.

      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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