| Index | Soudan | Minnesota | National |
| Cost of living | 83 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Health care | 99 | 100 | 100 |
| Housing | 43 | 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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| Median Income | Per Year | Per Month | Max Budget (28% DTI) | Max Budget (36% DTI) |
| Owners | $83,463 | $6,955 | $1,947 | $2,504 |
| Renters | $53,216 | $4,435 | $1,242 | $1,597 |
| 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. |
| Babbitt, MN | 1,512 | 85 | 14.8% |
| Tower, MN | 475 | 88 | 12.4% |
| Soudan, MN | 481 | 83 | 16.8% |
| City | Population | Cost of Living Index | National Avg. |
| Scammon Bay, AK | 481 | 93 | 7.2% |
| Ray, AL | 481 | 94 | 6.1% |
| Nazlini, AZ | 481 | 82 | 18.2% |
| Allenspark, CO | 481 | 137 | 37.2% |
| Calhan, CO | 481 | 105 | 5.4% |
| Soudan, MN | 481 | 83 | 16.8% |