Cost of Living in Fountain, MN
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
95.1
100 = national avg
-4.9 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$41,831
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$98,872
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing73.2
Food105.6
Transportation111.2
Healthcare104.5
Utilities98.0
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$779
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,022
per month
The overall cost of living index in Fountain is 95.1, which is 4.9% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 73.2. A single adult needs to earn approximately $41,831 per year to cover basic expenses.