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Cost of Living in Tamarack, MN

Population: 42 | Minnesota

83
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Tamarack is 17% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
52
Home Values
87
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 83, Tamarack, MN is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 17% cheaper than the national average and in line with the Minnesota state average. Tamarack is a small community of 42 residents.

The median household income in Tamarack is $49,375, which is 34% 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 Tamarack. The area sees an average annual temperature of 41.4°F, with summers averaging 65°F and winters around 15°F. Annual rainfall totals 33.3 inches spread over roughly 121 days. Cold winters mean higher heating bills, an important cost-of-living consideration.

Everyday prices in the Duluth, MN-WI (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
$49,375
vs US Median ($75,149)
-34%

Housing

Median Home Value
$158,300
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$629/mo

Everyday Prices in Tamarack

BLS Average Prices for the Duluth, MN-WI (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$2.97
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
-3% vs US
🥚
$2.42
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
-3% vs US
🥛
$3.90
Milk (whole)
per gallon
-3% vs US
🍞
$1.79
Bread (white)
per lb
-3% vs US
🍗
$4.01
Chicken breast
per lb
-3% vs US
$0.17
Electricity
per kWh
-11% vs US

Climate in Tamarack

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

41.4°F
Avg Temperature
33.3"
Rainfall / Year
121d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 20 26 38 52 66 75 79 77 69 55 39 25
Avg °F 11 16 28 41 54 63 68 66 58 45 31 17
Low °F 2 6 18 30 41 52 56 54 46 35 22 10
Rain" 0.8 1.1 1.7 2.9 3.4 4.4 5.6 3.7 3.5 3.1 1.9 1.4

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