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Is International Falls, MN expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 11 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$59566% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$62,188about $5,182/month · 29% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$120,40064% lower than U.S. average

Rent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 8.6 minutes.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $23,800 a year. That is $11 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 2 of 150 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

International Falls
$595
Glencoe
$1,466
St. Paul Park
$2,404
Chisago City
$1,461
Montevideo
$941
Princeton
$1,214
La Crescent
$814

How much do households earn in International Falls?

Under $25k
19.4%
$25k–50k
28.7%
$50k–100k
30.5%
$100k–150k
12.7%
$150k+
5.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 17.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in International Falls

SizeInternational FallsU.S. average
1 bedroom$478$1,324
2 bedrooms$847$1,509
3 bedrooms$887$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is International Falls overall?

Everyday prices in Minnesota overall are 1% below the U.S. average (index 98.6, U.S. = 100).

Housing
91
Goods (food, clothes…)
101
Utilities
91
Other services
100
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for International Falls, so the Minnesota figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in International Falls

🏛️ Property tax$1,116a year · 0.93% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$95a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in International Falls

Commute to work8.6 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree21%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home71%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line13.3%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment7.7%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in International Falls?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $240 a month less.

Renting
$595
Owning
$835

Owning assumes a typical $120,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $12,040 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in International Falls, MN?

Renting in International Falls costs a median of about $595 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Minnesota median is $1,525.

How much do I need to make to live in International Falls?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $23,800 a year, or $11 an hour at a full-time job.

Is International Falls cheap or expensive?

International Falls is rated Cheap: rent takes 11.5% of the typical household income of $62,188. It ranks 2nd cheapest of 150 Minnesota cities we track.

How much are property taxes in International Falls?

The median homeowner in International Falls pays $1,116 a year in property taxes, about 0.93% of the median home value.

Is International Falls 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 International Falls?

The median home value in International Falls is $120,400, about 1.9 times the typical yearly household income.

5,642 people live in International Falls. Numbers are typical (middle) values.