Cost of Living in Nowthen, MN

With a cost of living index of 113, Nowthen, MN is somewhat more expensive than average. Living here is 13% more expensive than the national average and 30% above the Minnesota state average of 82. Nowthen is a small community of 4,539 residents.

The median household income in Nowthen is $134,491, which is 79% higher than the national median of $75,149. While incomes are above average, they more than offset the higher cost of living.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Nowthen. The area sees an average annual temperature of 45.8°F, with summers averaging 71°F and winters around 19°F. Annual rainfall totals 30.7 inches spread over roughly 0 days. Cold winters mean higher heating bills, an important cost-of-living consideration.

Everyday prices in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area tend to run above the national average. Out of 6 common grocery and utility items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 5 are priced higher 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.