salaryRent is lower than in 56% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.1 years of household income. Most homes (85.3%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $61,480 a year. That is $30 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Minnesota cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Minnesota. It is number 77 of 150 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Blaine?
Share of households by yearly income. 41.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Blaine
| Size | Blaine | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $989 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,507 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,945 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,972 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,401 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Blaine overall?
Everyday prices in Minnesota overall are 1% below the U.S. average (index 98.6, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Blaine, so the Minnesota figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Blaine
Life in Blaine
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Blaine?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $908 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $352,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $35,240 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Blaine, MN?
Renting in Blaine costs a median of about $1,537 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Minnesota median is $1,525.
How much do I need to make to live in Blaine?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $61,480 a year, or $30 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Blaine cheap or expensive?
Blaine is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.0% of the typical household income of $115,185. It ranks 77th cheapest of 150 Minnesota cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Blaine?
The median homeowner in Blaine pays $3,301 a year in property taxes, about 0.94% of the median home value.
Is Blaine more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Minnesota are 1% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Blaine?
The median home value in Blaine is $352,400, about 3.1 times the typical yearly household income.
72,488 people live in Blaine. Numbers are typical (middle) values.