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Cost of Living in Minnesota

2026 Census HTOPS data on expenses, housing, employment, and more in Minnesota (MN).

87.71%
Expense Difficulty
5.32%
Behind on Rent
4.13%
Uninsured
55.32%
Employed
30.43%
AI Usage
$1,060
Median Rent
42.4%
Cost-Burdened Renters
2.7%
Unemployment Rate

Minnesota vs. National Average

Expense Difficulty7.3 pts worse
MN: 87.71%
US: 80.39%
Rent Behind3.3 pts better
MN: 5.32%
US: 8.6%
Uninsured3.5 pts better
MN: 4.13%
US: 7.67%
Employed1.5 pts worse
MN: 55.32%
US: 56.85%
AI Usage6.0 pts better
MN: 30.43%
US: 24.45%

Cost of Living Overview

About This Data

Census HTOPS data is reported at the Census Division level. Metrics for Minnesota reflect the West North Central division. Supplemental rent and unemployment data come from the American Community Survey (via FRED) and Bureau of Labor Statistics respectively.