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Cost of Living in Nielsville, MN

Population: 68 | Minnesota

77
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Nielsville is 23% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
28
Home Values
86
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 77, Nielsville, 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. Nielsville is a small community of 68 residents.

The median household income in Nielsville is $40,313, which is 46% 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 Nielsville. The area sees an average annual temperature of 39.8°F, with summers averaging 67°F and winters around 10°F. Annual rainfall totals 21.7 inches spread over roughly 105 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
$40,313
vs US Median ($75,149)
-46%

Housing

Median Home Value
$85,000
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$692/mo

Everyday Prices in Nielsville

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 Nielsville

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

39.8°F
Avg Temperature
21.7"
Rainfall / Year
105d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 16 21 34 52 67 76 81 80 70 54 36 21
Avg °F 6 11 24 41 54 65 69 67 58 43 27 13
Low °F -3 1 15 29 41 53 57 54 45 33 18 4
Rain" 0.5 0.5 0.9 1.2 2.8 3.8 3.5 2.8 2.3 1.9 0.9 0.7

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