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Is Litchfield, MN expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 29 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,44518% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$59,183about $4,932/month · 32% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$187,60044% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 61% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.2 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 19.5 minutes.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $57,800 a year. That is $28 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 63 of 150 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Litchfield
$1,445
Zimmerman
$1,546
Byron
$1,255
Jordan
$1,318
Stewartville
$1,183
Carver
$1,525
Delano
$2,046

How much do households earn in Litchfield?

Under $25k
17.9%
$25k–50k
34.4%
$50k–100k
27.2%
$100k–150k
14.0%
$150k+
3.6%

Share of households by yearly income. 17.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Litchfield

SizeLitchfieldU.S. average
Studio$625$1,338
1 bedroom$930$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,171$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,481$1,698

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

How expensive is Litchfield 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 Litchfield, so the Minnesota figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Litchfield

🏛️ Property tax$1,864a year · 0.99% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$135a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Litchfield

Commute to work19.5 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree17.2%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home60.7%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line15.1%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment2.9%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Litchfield?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $143 a month less than renting.

Renting
$1,445
Owning
$1,302

Owning assumes a typical $187,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $18,760 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Litchfield, MN?

Renting in Litchfield costs a median of about $1,445 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Minnesota median is $1,525.

How much do I need to make to live in Litchfield?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $57,800 a year, or $28 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Litchfield cheap or expensive?

Litchfield is rated OK: rent takes 29.3% of the typical household income of $59,183. It ranks 63rd cheapest of 150 Minnesota cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Litchfield?

The median homeowner in Litchfield pays $1,864 a year in property taxes, about 0.99% of the median home value.

Is Litchfield 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 Litchfield?

The median home value in Litchfield is $187,600, about 3.2 times the typical yearly household income.

6,576 people live in Litchfield. Numbers are typical (middle) values.