Cost of Living in Easton, MN

With a cost of living index of 77, Easton, MN is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 23% cheaper than the national average and 5% below the Minnesota state average of 82. Easton is a small community of 171 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Easton's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,188 (10% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $91,500 (70% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 1.2x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Easton is $75,417, which is 0% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 19% 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.