Cost of Living in St. Hilaire, MN

With a cost of living index of 81, St. Hilaire, 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. St. Hilaire is a small community of 285 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in St. Hilaire's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,113 (16% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $163,900 (46% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 2.2x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in St. Hilaire is $73,750, which is 2% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 18% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to St. Hilaire. The area sees an average annual temperature of 37.7°F, with summers averaging 63°F and winters around 8°F. Annual rainfall totals 24.3 inches spread over roughly 117 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.