salaryRent is lower than in 58% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (76.9%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $59,640 a year. That is $29 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Minnesota cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Minnesota. It is number 72 of 150 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Crystal?
Share of households by yearly income. 31.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Crystal
| Size | Crystal | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,256 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,404 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,709 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,680 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,412 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Crystal 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 Crystal, so the Minnesota figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Crystal
Life in Crystal
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Crystal?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $564 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $296,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $29,610 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Crystal, MN?
Renting in Crystal costs a median of about $1,491 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Minnesota median is $1,525.
How much do I need to make to live in Crystal?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $59,640 a year, or $29 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Crystal cheap or expensive?
Crystal is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.9% of the typical household income of $99,775. It ranks 72nd cheapest of 150 Minnesota cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Crystal?
The median homeowner in Crystal pays $3,643 a year in property taxes, about 1.23% of the median home value.
Is Crystal 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 Crystal?
The median home value in Crystal is $296,100, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.
22,476 people live in Crystal. Numbers are typical (middle) values.