Cheapest Places to Live in Minnesota (2026)
Looking for the most affordable cities in Minnesota? We ranked 12 Minnesota cities by median home value. The cheapest is Saint Cloud (~$271,000); the Minnesota median is $297,000.
Most affordable cities in Minnesota
Ranked by median home value, lowest first:
| # | City | Median home value | $ / sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saint Cloud | $271,000 | $152 |
| 2 | Saint Paul | $278,000 | $201 |
| 3 | Duluth | $286,000 | $215 |
| 4 | Minneapolis | $339,000 | $235 |
| 5 | Hillman | $351,000 | $193 |
| 6 | Eagan | $353,000 | $191 |
| 7 | Brooklyn Park | $357,000 | $177 |
| 8 | Rochester | $360,500 | $191 |
| 9 | Bloomington | $374,000 | $196 |
| 10 | Plymouth | $479,500 | $209 |
Most expensive cities in Minnesota
The priciest Minnesota markets by median home value:
| # | City | Median home value | $ / sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edina | $664,000 | $273 |
| 2 | Eden Prairie | $486,000 | $209 |
| 3 | Plymouth | $479,500 | $209 |
| 4 | Bloomington | $374,000 | $196 |
| 5 | Rochester | $360,500 | $191 |
| 6 | Brooklyn Park | $357,000 | $177 |
| 7 | Eagan | $353,000 | $191 |
| 8 | Hillman | $351,000 | $193 |
| 9 | Minneapolis | $339,000 | $235 |
| 10 | Duluth | $286,000 | $215 |
How we rank Minnesota cities
Rankings use the typical (median) home value for each city from public market data (Realtor.com & Zillow research). Affordability also depends on incomes, taxes, and cost of living — see each city page for local detail. Directional estimates, not appraisals.
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Minnesota affordability: FAQ
What is the cheapest place to live in Minnesota? +
Based on median home value, Saint Cloud is among the most affordable cities in Minnesota, with a typical home around $271,000 — well below the Minnesota median of $297,000.
What is the most expensive city in Minnesota? +
By median home value, Edina is among the priciest in Minnesota, with a typical home around $664,000.
Is Minnesota an affordable place to live? +
The median home value in Minnesota is about $297,000 (3% more expensive than the U.S. median of $289,000), but prices vary widely by city — from around $271,000 to $664,000.