Cost of Living in Brownton, MN

With a cost of living index of 71, Brownton, MN is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 29% cheaper than the national average and 11% below the Minnesota state average of 82. Brownton is a small community of 530 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Brownton's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $833 (37% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $148,500 (51% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 1.9x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Brownton is $77,159, which is 3% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 13% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.