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Cost of Living in Ostrander, MN

Population: 323 | Minnesota

84
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Ostrander is 16% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
46
Home Values
93
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 84, Ostrander, MN is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 16% cheaper than the national average and in line with the Minnesota state average. Ostrander is a small community of 323 residents.

The median household income in Ostrander is $70,357, which is 6% 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 Ostrander. The area sees an average annual temperature of 44.8°F, with summers averaging 69°F and winters around 18°F. Annual rainfall totals 34.7 inches spread over roughly 124 days. Cold winters mean higher heating bills, an important cost-of-living consideration.

Everyday prices in the Rochester, 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
$70,357
vs US Median ($75,149)
-6%

Housing

Median Home Value
$141,400
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$968/mo

Everyday Prices in Ostrander

BLS Average Prices for the Rochester, 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
$0.17
Electricity
per kWh
-11% vs US

Climate in Ostrander

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

44.8°F
Avg Temperature
34.7"
Rainfall / Year
124d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 23 27 40 55 68 78 80 78 72 58 42 28
Avg °F 15 19 32 45 58 68 71 68 61 48 34 21
Low °F 7 11 23 35 47 58 61 58 50 38 26 14
Rain" 1.0 1.0 2.0 3.5 4.4 5.4 4.2 4.1 3.6 2.4 1.8 1.3

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