Cost of Living in Garden City, MN
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
102.2
100 = national avg
+2.2 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$44,961
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$106,272
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing84.2
Food109.0
Transportation118.0
Healthcare107.2
Utilities102.3
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$977
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,171
per month
The overall cost of living index in Garden City is 102.2, which is 2.2% above the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 84.2. A single adult needs to earn approximately $44,961 per year to cover basic expenses.