Most Affordable in Minnesota

Top 100 cities ranked by most affordable

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Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics, 5 topics across U.S. Census, FBI, NOAA and CDC data.

Best Cities for Retirees
Low crime, warm climate, affordable cost of living and strong healthcare access.
Best Cities for Remote Workers
Strong broadband, affordable rent, low traffic and existing remote-work culture.
Best Cities for Families
Strong schools, low crime, affordable homes and family-friendly commutes.
Best Cities for Young Professionals
High incomes, educated peers, transit access and an under-35 demographic.
Most Affordable Cities
The lowest cost of living across home prices, rent, services and rent burden.
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Most Affordable - Minnesota

1 International Falls $115,000
2 Virginia $117,500
3 Hibbing $123,900
4 Montevideo $137,600
5 Albert Lea $150,400
6 Austin $155,100
7 Crookston $160,700
8 Redwood Falls $162,000
9 Fairmont $168,800
10 Thief River Falls $169,300
11 Fergus Falls $173,300
12 Brainerd $178,600
13 Litchfield $183,900
14 Worthington $184,200
15 Morris $185,200
16 Waseca $185,600
17 Willmar $186,000
18 Bemidji $189,500
19 New Ulm $192,700
20 Winona $193,500
21 Little Falls $198,100
22 Marshall $198,900
23 Cloquet $200,100
24 Grand Rapids $200,600
25 Hutchinson $210,300
26 St. Cloud $212,800
27 Glencoe $213,100
28 Waite Park $217,000
29 Red Wing $224,800
30 Duluth $225,700
31 Faribault $233,900
32 Lake City $234,100
33 Owatonna $234,600
34 Cambridge $234,800
35 St. Peter $238,700
36 Sauk Rapids $240,200
37 St. Joseph $240,300
38 East Grand Forks $243,800
39 La Crescent $244,500
40 Detroit Lakes $246,200
41 Moorhead $246,300
42 Alexandria $247,200
43 Mankato $250,600
44 North Mankato $252,700
45 St. Paul Park $252,800
46 Stewartville $258,000
47 Columbia Heights $259,900
48 Brooklyn Center $261,100
49 Kasson $264,500
50 Isanti $264,600
51 South St. Paul $266,800
52 Fridley $277,100
53 Sartell $278,000
54 St. Paul $280,300
55 Robbinsdale $280,400
56 Belle Plaine $280,400
57 Crystal $280,500
58 West St. Paul $281,800
59 Spring Lake Park $281,800
60 Buffalo $281,900
61 Zimmerman $284,600
62 North St. Paul $286,600
63 Coon Rapids $287,200
64 Rochester $287,500
65 North Branch $290,600
66 Maplewood $291,300
67 Anoka $292,900
68 Hastings $294,100
69 Mounds View $294,500
70 St. Francis $297,800
71 Monticello $298,400
72 Baxter $298,400
73 Little Canada $302,600
74 Northfield $305,300
75 Oakdale $305,900
76 Brooklyn Park $313,500
77 New Hope $314,600
78 White Bear Lake $318,000
79 Jordan $319,000
80 Richfield $320,400
81 New Prague $323,500
82 Albertville $326,400
83 Byron $326,400
84 Blaine $327,500
85 Wyoming $328,900
86 Vadnais Heights $334,500
87 Roseville $334,800
88 Burnsville $335,100
89 Elk River $338,300
90 Champlin $338,400
91 East Bethel $343,200
92 Ramsey $345,000
93 Farmington $345,100
94 Minneapolis $345,600
95 New Brighton $345,900
96 Bloomington $346,200
97 Delano $347,500
98 Mound $348,600
99 Hopkins $350,100
100 Inver Grove Heights $352,300

The most affordable housing markets in Minnesota offer opportunities for homeownership at a fraction of the cost of major metros. International Falls has a median home value of just $115,000.

Affordable housing markets often feature lower costs of living overall, making them attractive to retirees, remote workers, and families building wealth through homeownership. Many of these cities offer solid community amenities despite their lower price points.

While low home values make homeownership accessible, they may also reflect limited job markets or slower economic growth. The rise of remote work has created new opportunities for these communities to attract residents who can earn higher salaries from distant employers.

Did You Know?

  • 1. In International Falls, the median home costs just $115,000 - less than a new luxury car.
  • 2. Affordable housing markets have seen increased interest since the rise of remote work, as buyers can earn higher salaries from anywhere.
  • 3. Many of the most affordable cities are in the South and Midwest, where land costs and construction expenses are lower.

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