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Cost of Living in Lengby, MN

Population: 42 | Minnesota

75
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Lengby is 25% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
20
Home Values
86
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 75, Lengby, MN is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 25% cheaper than the national average and 7% below the Minnesota state average of 82. Lengby is a small community of 42 residents.

The median household income in Lengby is $51,250, which is 32% 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 Lengby. The area sees an average annual temperature of 40.4°F, with summers averaging 67°F and winters around 11°F. Annual rainfall totals 23.9 inches spread over roughly 103 days. Cold winters mean higher heating bills, an important cost-of-living consideration.

Everyday prices in the Grand Forks, ND-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
$51,250
vs US Median ($75,149)
-32%

Housing

Median Home Value
$60,000
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$467/mo

Everyday Prices in Lengby

BLS Average Prices for the Grand Forks, ND-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
$0.15
Electricity
per kWh
-22% vs US

Climate in Lengby

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

40.4°F
Avg Temperature
23.9"
Rainfall / Year
103d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 18 24 37 53 67 76 80 79 69 54 36 23
Avg °F 8 12 26 41 54 64 69 67 58 44 28 14
Low °F -3 1 16 29 42 53 57 55 46 34 19 5
Rain" 0.4 0.4 1.0 1.7 3.1 4.1 3.9 2.8 2.7 2.4 0.8 0.5

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