Cost Of Living in Pine River, MN

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11%

Overall NAT. AVG.

0%

Groceries NAT. AVG.

38%

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	Pine River	Minnesota	National
Cost of living	89	100	100
Groceries	100	100	100
Health care	99	100	100
Housing	62	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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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

The cost of living in Pine River is 11% lower than the Minnesota average
The cost of living in Pine River is 11% lower than the national average
Pine River housing is 38% 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	$64,617	$5,385	$1,508	$1,939
Renters	$48,057	$4,005	$1,121	$1,442

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.
Hackensack, MN	336	90	10.2%
Backus, MN	267	90	10.1%
Pequot Lakes, MN	2,176	97	3.4%
Jenkins, MN	481	98	2.2%
Chickamaw Beach, MN	172	104	4.5%
Pine River, MN	992	89	11.1%

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City	Population	Cost of Living Index	National Avg.
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Albany, OH	992	85	15.0%
Casper Mountain, WY	992	142	42.4%
Pine River, MN	992	89	11.1%

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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