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20%
Overall NAT. AVG.
5%
Goods & Services NAT. AVG.
77%
Housing NAT. AVG.
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Date & Last Updated: This data reflects 2023 and was released from C2ER in January, 2024; this is the most current data available.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living is 90, then it is 10% lower than average. If the cost of living is 110, then it is 10% higher than average. The breakdown for each index is as follows: goods & services (33%), groceries (13%), health care (5%), housing (30%), transportation (9%) and utilities (10%). If the cost of living data was unavailable for this city, estimates based upon nearby cities were used.
Index Rogers Minnesota National
Cost of living12099100
Goods & Services95100100
Groceries9798100
Health care101109100
Housing177100100
Transportation9797100
Utilities9593100

An Overview of Cost of Living in Rogers, MN

The cost of living in Rogers affects the quality of life one can afford in this new location. It allows people to assess whether they can maintain their preferred lifestyle, including housing, leisure activities and dining options. Your total monthly expenditures can varry depending on the area, as well as many other factors. The cost of living in Rogers is 120, which is 20% higher than the national average. Knowledge of the cost of living can help individuals make informed decisions about retirement savings, investments, and financial goals.

If you're in pursuit of an economical living environment, Rogers may not fit the bill, as it ranks among the most expensive places to reside in the United States. Just a minority of regions exhibit a cost of living that is more than 20% higher than the national average, and, unfortunately, Rogers falls within this bracket.

Housing costs significantly influence the Rogers cost of living index, typically accounting for a substantial portion of one's post-tax income. Regrettably, within this particular region, expenses related to both residential ownership and renting exceeded those observed in an average city by 76.6%. This entails elements such as housing and rental prices, mortgage interest rates and insurance costs.

Is Rogers Affordable?

Wondering if Rogers is affordable? It's a question that often comes up when you're thinking about a new city since affordability can really shape your decisions. The cost of living index (covered earlier), housing expenses and income levels all play a part in the affordability equation. In Rogers, for example, the median home price is 93.8% higher than what folks pay nationally, and monthly rent is 36.6% higher than the usual rates. Plus, income levels matter too, with Rogers boasting a median household income of $133,988, which is 142.2% higher than the national average.

What Factors can Influence the Cost of Living in Rogers?

Subsidies: Some areas might offer government subsidies or assistance programs that help lower cost of living for residents. These programs can include anything from Medicare, Medicaid, housing subsidies, low-income home energy assistance programs, school lunch programs, supplemental nutrition assistance programs, student loans, electric vehicle tax credits, affordable care act subsidies and crop subsidies. Areas that offer less subsidies, could see an increase in their cost of living.

Utilities: Like everything else, utilities costs can range significantly depending on factors like climate, energy sources available, location and even state regulations. Things like electricity, water, heating and waste disposal costs can be higher or lower, depending on the city or state. The utilities index in Rogers comes in at 5.2% lower than the national average.

Healthcare: Healthcare costs and insurance premiums can undergo substantial fluctuations based on the city or state of residence. Elements such as the availability of healthcare facilities, out-of-pocket costs for medical consultations, dental expenses, prescription medication charges and specialized medical care fees all contribute to variations in the cost of living. In Rogers, healthcare costs are 0.6% higher than the national average.

Where is the Data From?

The Rogers cost of living data displayed above is derived from the C2ER cost of living index to provide a useful and reasonably accurate measure of living cost differences in urban areas. The index takes into account data from 300 independent researches, covering more than 60 goods and services across 6 different categories, to create an overall index for each area, with 100 being the average. The C2ER index does not include sales or income tax rates in their data, however AreaVibes does include both income and sales tax rates in the overall cost of living score for each area.

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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Rogers is 21% higher than the Minnesota average
  • The cost of living in Rogers is 20% higher than the national average
  • Rogers housing is 77% higher than the national average
  • Minnesota general sales tax is 35% higher than the national average
  • Minnesota state income tax is 106% higher than the national average

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      Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

      Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
      Owners$148,844$12,404$3,473$4,466
      Renters$55,684$4,640$1,299$1,671
      The percentage of monthly income spent on housing related expenses can help predict the affordability of housing in Rogers, MN, as well as what the overall cost of living might be. Generally, a good rule to follow is that the debt-to-income (DTI) level you want to maintain is 28 percent or less of your income on your rent or mortgage payments and not more than 36 percent of income on all expenses and debts. In Rogers, homeowners have a median income of $148,844. Using that number, a maximum of $3,473 per month should be allocated to housing expenses. For those who are renting instead of owning, the median income is $55,684, which means there is a maximum of $1,299 to be spent on the costs of renting a home or apartment.

      Minnesota Sales Tax

      State General Sales Tax With Max Surtax
      Minnesota 6.875% 7.875%

      Minnesota Income Tax

      State Income Tax (Low) Income Tax (High)
      Minnesota 5.35% 9.85%

      Goods & Services

      Item Rogers National avg. Difference
      Haircut $25.86$24.266.6%
      Beauty Salon $37.00$45.5618.8%
      Toothpaste $3.62$3.702.2%
      Shampoo $1.50$1.2816.9%
      Movie $11.32$12.136.7%
      Bowling $25.68$18.0042.6%

      Groceries

      Item Rogers National avg. Difference
      Ground Beef $5.75$5.841.4%
      Fried Chicken $1.40$1.5711.2%
      Milk $4.60$4.671.5%
      Potatoes $4.76$4.933.5%
      Pizza $13.00$12.097.6%
      Beer $9.44$10.419.3%

      Health Care

      Item Rogers National avg. Difference
      Optometrist $112.72$125.6810.3%
      Doctor $164.15$135.7820.9%
      Dentist $95.01$113.2916.1%
      Ibuprofen $10.71$10.650.6%
      Lipitor $499.35$468.606.6%

      Housing

      Item Rogers National avg. Difference
      Home Price $357,900.00$184,700.0093.8%
      Avg. Mortgage Payment $1,983.77$2,346.6915.5%
      Apartment Rent $1,296.00$949.0036.6%

      Transportation

      Item Rogers National avg. Difference
      Gasoline $3.32$3.464.0%
      Tire Balancing $59.91$59.920.0%

      Utilities

      Item Rogers National avg. Difference
      All Electricity $180.11$193.997.2%
      Phone $187.59$192.252.4%
      Although the cost of living data is updated regularly, this cost of living information is to be used as estimates only as prices can change on an ongoing basis.

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      Rogers, MN13,18312020.3%

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      Date & Last Updated: This data reflects 2023 and was released from C2ER in January, 2024; this is the most current data available.