The Cost of Living in Minnesota: Highest in the Metro, Rising Fastest in Rural Areas
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Description
Examines cost of living across Minnesota counties and the economic variables driving costs. Utilizes Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) data to analyze hourly wages, housing, transportation, child care, and more. Provides interactive county-level maps to show cost of living changes.
Author(s)
Kelly Asche
Date
02/2026
Organization
Center for Rural Policy and Development
Tagged as
Child care
· County-by-county data
· Economics and the economy
· Housing and homelessness
· Income
· Transportation
· Minnesota