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Echo, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Redwood County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
205
Population
554/sq mi density
$65,625
Median Income
$32,214 per capita
$88,300
Home Value
$174,325 Zillow
$582
Median Rent
28.5% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$65,625 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,300 home value, $582/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Cost Overview
Cost of Living Index
98.6
Below national average
100 = US average
Median Monthly Rent
$582
50% below US avg
Avg Annual Property Tax
$3,426
2% below US avg ($3,500)
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$809
per month
1 Bedroom
$899
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,125
per month
3 Bedroom
$1,483
per month
4 Bedroom
$1,698
per month
Childcare Costs
Infant (Center)
$758/mo
$9,096/year
Toddler (Center)
$697/mo
$8,364/year
Preschool (Center)
$637/mo
$7,644/year
Infant (Family)
$621/mo
$7,452/year
Toddler (Family)
$570/mo
$6,840/year
Preschool (Family)
$570/mo
$6,840/year
Healthcare 40 services
| Doctor Visit (Primary Care) | $246.50 |
| Specialist Visit | $345.10 |
| Urgent Care Visit | $197.20 |
| Emergency Room Visit | $2,169.20 |
| Dental Cleaning | $128.18 |
| Dental Filling | $246.50 |
| Root Canal | $986.00 |
| Dental Crown | $1,183.20 |
| Tooth Extraction | $246.50 |
| Wisdom Teeth Removal | $1,479.00 |
| Teeth Whitening | $493.00 |
| Dental Implant | $3,944.00 |
| Eye Exam | $197.20 |
| Glasses (Prescription) | $345.10 |
| Contact Lenses (Annual) | $246.50 annual |
| LASIK (Per Eye) | $2,465.00 per eye |
| X-Ray | $246.50 |
| MRI | $1,479.00 |
| CT Scan | $1,183.20 |
| Ultrasound | $394.40 |
| Blood Test (Basic Panel) | $147.90 |
| Physical Therapy (Session) | $147.90 per session |
| Chiropractor Visit | $73.95 |
| Dermatologist Visit | $246.50 |
| Mental Health Therapy | $172.55 per session |
| Psychiatrist Visit | $295.80 |
| Colonoscopy | $2,465.00 |
| Mammogram | $295.80 |
| Knee Replacement | $34,510.00 |
| Hip Replacement | $31,552.00 |
| Cataract Surgery (Per Eye) | $3,451.00 per eye |
| ACL Surgery | $24,650.00 |
| Appendectomy | $14,790.00 |
| C-Section Delivery | $21,692.00 |
| Normal Childbirth | $12,818.00 |
| Flu Shot | $39.44 |
| COVID Test | $98.60 |
| Prescription (Generic, 30-day) | $14.79 per month |
| Prescription (Brand, 30-day) | $246.50 per month |
| Ambulance Ride | $1,183.20 |
Auto Repair 18 services
| Oil Change (Conventional) | $44.37 |
| Oil Change (Synthetic) | $73.95 |
| Brake Pad Replacement | $295.80 |
| Tire Rotation | $39.44 |
| New Tires (Set of 4) | $591.60 set of 4 |
| Battery Replacement | $197.20 |
| Transmission Repair | $2,958.00 |
| AC Repair | $493.00 |
| Windshield Replacement | $345.10 |
| Wheel Alignment | $98.60 |
| Spark Plug Replacement | $197.20 |
| Alternator Replacement | $493.00 |
| Timing Belt Replacement | $690.20 |
| Car Detailing (Full) | $197.20 |
| Towing (Per Mile) | $4.93 per mile |
| State Inspection | $29.58 |
| Emissions Test | $49.30 |
| Check Engine Diagnostic | $98.60 |
Home Services 25 services
| Plumber (Per Hour) | $98.60 per hour |
| Electrician (Per Hour) | $88.74 per hour |
| HVAC Repair | $394.40 |
| HVAC System Install | $6,902.00 |
| Roof Repair | $986.00 |
| Roof Replacement | $8,874.00 |
| Interior Painting (Avg Home) | $2,465.00 |
| Exterior Painting (Avg Home) | $3,451.00 |
| Pest Control (One-Time) | $197.20 |
| Pest Control (Annual Plan) | $493.00 annual |
| Carpet Cleaning (3 Rooms) | $172.55 |
| Lawn Mowing (Per Visit) | $49.30 per visit |
| Lawn Care (Monthly) | $147.90 monthly |
| Tree Removal | $788.80 |
| Gutter Cleaning | $197.20 |
| Pressure Washing (House) | $295.80 |
| Foundation Repair | $4,930.00 |
| Kitchen Remodel (Mid-Range) | $29,580.00 |
| Bathroom Remodel (Mid-Range) | $11,832.00 |
| Flooring Install | $7.89 per sq ft |
| Window Replacement | $640.90 per window |
| Fence Install (Wood) | $29.58 per ft |
| Garage Door Replacement | $1,183.20 |
| Water Heater Replacement | $1,479.00 |
| Septic Tank Pumping | $394.40 |
Legal 12 services
| Divorce (Uncontested) | $1,479.00 |
| Divorce (Contested) | $14,790.00 |
| DUI Defense | $4,930.00 |
| Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) | $1,479.00 |
| Will Preparation | $493.00 |
| Trust Preparation | $2,465.00 |
| Real Estate Closing | $1,972.00 |
| Traffic Ticket Defense | $295.80 |
| LLC Formation | $493.00 |
| Immigration Consultation | $295.80 |
| Criminal Defense (Misdemeanor) | $2,958.00 |
| Personal Injury (Contingency) | $32.54 % of settlement |
Personal Care 12 services
| Men's Haircut | $24.65 |
| Women's Haircut | $54.23 |
| Hair Coloring (Full) | $147.90 |
| Manicure | $24.65 |
| Pedicure | $39.44 |
| Massage (1 Hour) | $78.88 per session |
| Facial Treatment | $98.60 |
| Gym Membership | $49.30 monthly |
| Personal Trainer (Session) | $69.02 per session |
| Dry Cleaning (Suit) | $14.79 |
| Laundromat (Per Load) | $3.94 per load |
| Spa Day Package | $246.50 |
Food & Grocery 20 services
| Gallon of Milk | $4.04 per gallon |
| Dozen Eggs | $3.45 per dozen |
| Loaf of Bread | $3.75 |
| Chicken Breast | $4.44 per lb |
| Ground Beef | $5.42 per lb |
| Rice | $0.99 per lb |
| Bananas | $0.64 per lb |
| Apples | $1.77 per lb |
| Coffee | $7.40 per lb |
| Gasoline | $3.45 per gallon |
| Fast Food Meal | $9.86 |
| Restaurant Meal (Casual) | $17.75 |
| Restaurant Meal (Fine Dining) | $59.16 |
| Pizza Delivery (Large) | $17.75 |
| Coffee (Cafe Latte) | $5.42 |
| Beer (6-Pack Domestic) | $9.86 |
| Wine (750ml, Mid-Range) | $14.79 |
| Cigarettes (Pack) | $8.38 per pack |
| Baby Formula (Can) | $24.65 |
| Dog Food (Monthly) | $49.30 monthly |
Utilities 8 services
| Electricity (Monthly) | $138.04 monthly |
| Natural Gas (Monthly) | $69.02 monthly |
| Water/Sewer (Monthly) | $69.02 monthly |
| Internet (Monthly) | $69.02 monthly |
| Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) | $64.09 monthly |
| Cable TV (Monthly) | $83.81 monthly |
| Trash Collection (Monthly) | $34.51 monthly |
| Home Insurance (Annual) | $1,972.00 annual |
Transportation 8 services
| Monthly Parking (Downtown) | $197.20 monthly |
| Car Insurance (Annual) | $1,972.00 annual |
| Bus Pass (Monthly) | $69.02 monthly |
| Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) | $14.79 |
| Car Registration (Annual) | $98.60 annual |
| Driver's License Renewal | $29.58 |
| Tolls (Monthly Commuter) | $49.30 monthly |
| Vehicle Property Tax (Annual) | $394.40 annual |
Education & Childcare 8 services
| Daycare (Infant, Monthly) | $1,183.20 monthly |
| Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) | $986.00 monthly |
| After-School Care (Monthly) | $394.40 monthly |
| Tutoring (Per Hour) | $49.30 per hour |
| SAT/ACT Prep Course | $986.00 |
| Private School (K-12, Annual) | $12,325.00 annual |
| Community College (Annual) | $3,944.00 annual |
| State University (Annual) | $9,860.00 annual |
Pets 9 services
| Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) | $59.16 |
| Dog Vaccination (Annual) | $98.60 annual |
| Dog Grooming | $59.16 |
| Pet Boarding (Per Night) | $39.44 per night |
| Dog Spay/Neuter | $295.80 |
| Cat Spay/Neuter | $197.20 |
| Pet Emergency Visit | $788.80 |
| Dental Cleaning (Dog) | $394.40 |
| Microchipping | $49.30 |
Complete Cost Data
Housing Costs
| Cost of Living Index | 98.6 |
| Median Rent | $582 |
| Rent Burden | 28.5% |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,426 |
| FMR Studio | $809 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $899 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,125 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,483 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,698 |
Childcare (Monthly)
| Infant (Center) | $758 |
| Toddler (Center) | $697 |
| Preschool (Center) | $637 |
| Infant (Family) | $621 |
| Toddler (Family) | $570 |
| Preschool (Family) | $570 |
Income Context
| Median Income | $65,625 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,214 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $72,533 |