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Cost of Living in Kinney, MN

Population: 156 | Minnesota

79
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Kinney is 21% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
33
Home Values
87
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 79, Kinney, MN is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 21% cheaper than the national average and 4% below the Minnesota state average of 82. Kinney is a small community of 156 residents.

The median household income in Kinney is $53,438, which is 29% lower than the national median of $75,149. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Kinney. The area sees an average annual temperature of 36.9°F, with summers averaging 61°F and winters around 10°F. Annual rainfall totals 24.8 inches spread over roughly 113 days. Cold winters mean higher heating bills, an important cost-of-living consideration.

Everyday prices in the Duluth, MN-WI (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
$53,438
vs US Median ($75,149)
-29%

Housing

Median Home Value
$100,000
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$775/mo

Everyday Prices in Kinney

BLS Average Prices for the Duluth, MN-WI (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$2.97
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
-3% vs US
🥚
$2.42
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
-3% vs US
🥛
$3.90
Milk (whole)
per gallon
-3% vs US
🍞
$1.79
Bread (white)
per lb
-3% vs US
🍗
$4.01
Chicken breast
per lb
-3% vs US
$0.17
Electricity
per kWh
-11% vs US

Climate in Kinney

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

36.9°F
Avg Temperature
24.8"
Rainfall / Year
113d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 17 23 35 50 63 72 77 75 66 51 34 21
Avg °F 6 11 24 37 50 59 64 62 53 40 26 12
Low °F -4 -1 12 25 36 46 50 48 40 30 17 3
Rain" 0.5 0.5 0.9 1.6 2.8 4.4 3.9 3.1 3.1 2.4 1.1 0.6

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