| Index | Hoyt Lakes | Minnesota | National |
| Cost of living | 84 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Health care | 99 | 100 | 100 |
| Housing | 44 | 100 | 100 |
| Transportation | 104 | 100 | 100 |
| Utilities | 107 | 104 | 100 |
| Lifestyle & Entertainment | 97 | 100 | 100 |
| Household Items | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Education & Childcare | 98 | 99 | 100 |

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| Educare index |
| Median Income | Per Year | Per Month | Max Budget (28% DTI) | Max Budget (36% DTI) |
| Owners | $87,814 | $7,318 | $2,049 | $2,635 |
| 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. |
| Aurora, MN | 1,735 | 82 | 18.2% |
| Babbitt, MN | 1,512 | 85 | 14.8% |
| Biwabik, MN | 657 | 86 | 14.0% |
| Gilbert, MN | 1,887 | 87 | 13.5% |
| McKinley, MN | 135 | 92 | 8.2% |
| Hoyt Lakes, MN | 2,160 | 84 | 16.2% |
| City | Population | Cost of Living Index | National Avg. |
| Cascade, IA | 2,160 | 92 | 8.1% |
| Watervliet, MI | 2,160 | 84 | 15.6% |
| Village of Four Seasons, MO | 2,160 | 100 | 0.2% |
| Pessamit, QC | 2,160 | n/a | |
| Scottsville, NY | 2,159 | 102 | 2.1% |
| Hoyt Lakes, MN | 2,160 | 84 | 16.2% |