Cost of Living in La Prairie, MN

With a cost of living index of 97, La Prairie, MN is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 3% cheaper than the national average and 15% above the Minnesota state average of 82. La Prairie is a small community of 621 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in La Prairie's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,542 (17% above the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $202,300 (34% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 2.7x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in La Prairie is $75,192, which is 0% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 25% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to La Prairie. 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.

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.