Cost of Living in Nowthen, MN
Population 4,539 · Minnesota · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives Nowthen a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $440,000. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 2.7% — below most comparable cities in the state.
Located 30 miles northwest of Minneapolis, Nowthen falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 27% higher than Minneapolis' $346,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Nowthen
The median home value in Nowthen is $440,200 — 44% above the national median of $305,000. The median household income of $134,491/year is 80% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average of 4.8%. Minnesota's top state income tax rate is 9.8% and the combined sales tax is 7.4%. Overall, Nowthen has a cost of living index of 144 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 44% more expensive.
Nowthen has limited residential data
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🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
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💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Nowthen, MN?
Nowthen has a cost index of 144 (100 = national average). It is 44% above the national average.
What is the average home price in Nowthen?
The median home value in Nowthen is $440,200 according to 2023 Census ACS data.
What is the median income in Nowthen?
The median household income in Nowthen is $134,491 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Nowthen, MN?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Nowthen is 7.4%. The Minnesota state income tax top rate is 9.8%.
Is Nowthen, MN affordable?
Nowthen is above average in cost of living, with an index of 144 — about 44% higher than the national average.
Nowthen at a Glance
- Population
- 4,539
- Median Income
- $134,491
- Home Value
- $440,200
- Unemployment
- 2.7%
- Sales Tax
- 7.4%
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