Cost of Living in Slayton, MN

With a cost of living index of 69, Slayton, MN is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 31% cheaper than the national average and 14% below the Minnesota state average of 82. Slayton is a small community of 2,089 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Slayton's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $718 (46% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $160,400 (47% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 2.4x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Slayton is $65,724, which is 13% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 13% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum. 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 Slayton. The area sees an average annual temperature of 45.1°F, with summers averaging 70°F and winters around 19°F. Annual rainfall totals 29.6 inches spread over roughly 108 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.