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Cost of Living in Elba, MN

Population: 82 | Minnesota

86
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Elba is 14% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
55
Home Values
93
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Elba, MN: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 86, Elba, MN is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 14% cheaper than the national average and 4% above the Minnesota state average of 82. Elba is a small community of 82 residents.

The median household income in Elba is $69,583, which is 7% lower than the national median of $75,149. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Everyday prices in the Rochester, MN (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area are generally below the national average. Out of 6 common items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6 are priced lower than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.

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.

Income

Median Household Income
$69,583
vs US Median ($75,149)
-7%

Housing

Median Home Value
$166,700
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$825/mo

Everyday Prices in Elba

BLS Average Prices for the Rochester, MN (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$2.97
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
-3% vs US
🥚
$2.43
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
-3% vs US
🥛
$3.91
Milk (whole)
per gallon
-3% vs US
🍞
$1.79
Bread (white)
per lb
-3% vs US
🍗
$4.02
Chicken breast
per lb
-3% vs US
$0.17
Electricity
per kWh
-11% vs US

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