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Cost of Living in St. Rosa, MN

Population: 52 | Minnesota

85
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

St. Rosa is 15% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
56
Home Values
89
Regional Price

Cost of Living in St. Rosa, MN: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 85, St. Rosa, MN is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 15% cheaper than the national average and 3% above the Minnesota state average of 82. St. Rosa is a small community of 52 residents.

The median household income in St. Rosa is $69,375, which is 8% 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 St. Rosa. The area sees an average annual temperature of 42.5°F, with summers averaging 68°F and winters around 14°F. Annual rainfall totals 24.1 inches spread over roughly 92 days. Cold winters mean higher heating bills, an important cost-of-living consideration.

Everyday prices in the St. Cloud, 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
$69,375
vs US Median ($75,149)
-8%

Housing

Median Home Value
$170,500
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$925/mo

Everyday Prices in St. Rosa

BLS Average Prices for the St. Cloud, 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 St. Rosa

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

42.5°F
Avg Temperature
24.1"
Rainfall / Year
92d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 19 24 37 52 66 76 80 78 70 55 38 24
Avg °F 11 15 28 43 56 66 71 69 60 46 30 17
Low °F 2 6 19 33 46 56 61 59 50 37 23 10
Rain" 0.4 0.4 1.0 2.0 3.1 3.7 4.0 3.5 2.6 2.2 0.8 0.4

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