Cost Of Living in Minnetrista, MN

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49%

Overall NAT. AVG.

0%

Groceries NAT. AVG.

160%

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	Minnetrista	Minnesota	National
Cost of living	149	100	100
Groceries	100	100	100
Health care	97	100	100
Housing	260	100	100
Transportation	102	100	100
Utilities	106	104	100
Lifestyle & Entertainment	96	100	100
Household Items	100	100	100
Education & Childcare	105	99	100

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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

The cost of living in Minnetrista is 48% higher than the Minnesota average
The cost of living in Minnetrista is 49% higher than the national average
Minnetrista housing is 160% 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	$214,321	$17,860	$5,000	$6,430
Renters	$0	$0	$0	$0

A good indicator of the general affordability of housing in Minnetrista, MN, is the percentage of monthly income that should be spent on housing expenses, otherwise known as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). Generally speaking, no more than 28 percent of your total gross income should be spent on your housing expenses and not more than 36 percent of your gross income on total expenses, including debts. In Minnetrista, the median monthly income is $214,321 for those who own their own homes. Under the standard rule, that income level would allow for $5,000 to be budgeted for housing expenses each month, at the most. Renters, on the other hand, earn about $0, per the median income in the area. That would allow for renters to spend up to $0 on monthly rental expenses.

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%

Nearby cities with low cost of living

City	Population	Cost of Living Index	National Avg.
New Germany, MN	470	96	3.7%
Hamburg, MN	575	96	3.7%
Rockford, MN	4,595	102	1.7%
Norwood Young America, MN	3,860	101	0.7%
Montrose, MN	3,624	102	2.0%
Minnetrista, MN	8,230	149	48.5%

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Inverness, IL	8,231	177	76.6%
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Rayne, LA	8,227	89	10.5%
Wyoming, MN	8,226	107	7.5%
Minnetrista, MN	8,230	149	48.5%