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Cost of Living in Shelly, MN

Population: 195 | Minnesota

81
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Shelly is 19% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
29
Home Values
96
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 81, Shelly, MN is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 19% cheaper than the national average and in line with the Minnesota state average. Shelly is a small community of 195 residents.

The median household income in Shelly 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 Shelly. The area sees an average annual temperature of 42.2°F, with summers averaging 69°F and winters around 13°F. Annual rainfall totals 24 inches spread over roughly 109 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.

Income

Median Household Income
$51,250
vs US Median ($75,149)
-32%

Housing

Median Home Value
$88,300
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$625/mo

Climate in Shelly

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

42.2°F
Avg Temperature
24"
Rainfall / Year
109d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 18 23 36 54 69 78 82 81 72 56 38 24
Avg °F 9 13 27 43 57 67 71 69 60 46 30 16
Low °F 0 4 18 32 44 56 59 57 48 35 21 8
Rain" 0.7 0.7 1.3 1.5 3.1 4.3 3.1 2.6 2.7 2.2 1.0 0.9

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